23 Jun Final Rule Issued on Summary of Benefits and Coverage

Posted at 08:58h in ACA, ClearPath blog

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The departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury issued a final rule regarding the health care Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) and uniform glossary that must be provided to employees under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The new rule was published...

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22 Jun PCORI Fees Due July 31 for Many Health Plans. How Much Do You Owe?

Posted at 08:42h in ClearPath blog, PPACA

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The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee is to support this research and applies from 2012 to 2019. The fee is due based on plan/policy years ending on or after October 1, 2012, and before October 1, 2019. Read more here...

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19 Jun Stop Sitting!

Posted at 08:13h in ClearPath blog, HR Elements, Wellness

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You’re not a couch potato. You routinely exercise at least three times each week. You eat healthy, or at least reasonably healthy, and you don’t smoke. However, when you’re at work or at home you have a nasty habit of sitting down for long periods...

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18 Jun Better Learning through Social Media

Posted at 08:26h in ClearPath blog, HR Elements, Technology

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Social media is not often associated with learning, yet it is emerging as the next tool for employers to improve upon the learning environment for their workforce. Read more here...

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17 Jun Being Addicted to Improve Workplace Performance

Posted at 08:50h in ClearPath blog, Employee Communication, HR Elements

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As the use of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medications proliferated in children, so too has that carried into adulthood, and sometimes with serious consequences. As with almost any drug, there’s always the potential for abuse and when it’s from a prescription drug, human resources...

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16 Jun How Will Extended Life Spans Affect Benefits?

Posted at 18:12h in ClearPath blog, Know Your Benefits

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Technology hasn't changed the messages, just refined them. Voluntary enrollment systems and exchange systems are being built with life cycle logic in them. Read more here...

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11 Jun It’s Not a Matter of “If,” But “When” You Get Audited By the U.S. Department of Labor

Posted at 08:44h in ClearPath blog

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As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and that’s definitely the case when it comes to a health plan audit by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Read more here...

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10 Jun Frequently Asked Questions About the Patient Centered Outcomes/Comparative Effectiveness (PCORI) Fee

Posted at 15:20h in ClearPath blog, Compliance News, PPACA

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All plans that provide medical coverage to employees owe this fee. Medical coverage includes preferred provider (PPO) plans, health maintenance organization (HMO) plans, point-of-service (POS) plans, high deductible health plans (HDHPs), and health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs). Read more here...

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09 Jun Mid-Size Employers: Transition Relief and Community Rating

Posted at 08:14h in ClearPath blog, Compliance News

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The employer shared responsibility (i.e., "play or pay") requirements went into effect in 2015 for large employers only (those with 100 or more full-time or full-time-equivalent employees). Read more here...

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08 Jun Frequently Asked Questions about Tracking Full Time Employees under Play or Pay

Posted at 08:14h in ClearPath blog, PPACA

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Tracking full time employees gives you historical information that is necessary to determine how to handle situations such as a leave of absence, a change in hours or position, and to complete related IRS reporting under the play or pay mandate. Read more here...

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