05 Jun Compliance Recap | May 2015

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May's Compliance Recap is in! Read more here...

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03 Jun Cost-Sharing Limits; Provider Discrimination FAQ Released

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On May 26, 2015, federal agencies, including the Department of Labor (DOL), issued a short five-question FAQ on two PPACA-related issues: limitations on cost-sharing and provider discrimination. Read more here...

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03 Jun Highlights of the Patient Centered Outcomes (PCORI) Comparative Effectiveness Fee

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The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee 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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29 May IRS Issues Additional FAQs and Hosts Webinar to Assist with Reporting Requirements under PPACA’s Play or Pay

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On May 20, 2015, the IRS updated all of its FAQs relating to reporting and forms. Shortly after the release of the updated FAQs, the IRS held a webinar for the public on reporting and employer requirements. This PPACA Advisor will cover the main points...

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28 May The Key to Reducing Health Care Costs – Have We Found It?

Posted at 08:38h in ClearPath blog, Health Care

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Self-funding is a very hot topic these days for a number of reasons. For small group employers offering a self-funded plan this means they can charge a composite premium rate based on the employee population versus the community rates that are based on each individual...

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27 May Question of the Month: How is PPACA’s “IRS Form W-2 safe harbor” regarding affordability calculated?

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How is PPACA's "IRS Form W-2 safe harbor" regarding affordability calculated? Read more here...

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21 May Preventive Service Requirement FAQ

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Originally posted by www.ubabenefits.com. On May 11, 2015, the Department of Labor (DOL) along with other federal agencies issued an FAQ regarding the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) that focused on coverage of preventive services. Non-grandfathered group health plans and health...

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18 May Flex Your Mind

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We all know that exercising the body can produce health benefits, but can we exercise our brain to make us smarter? It’s easy to dismiss the times when someone has forgotten where they put their car keys, or had difficulty remaining focused at work, but...

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18 May Think Before You Type

Posted at 17:06h in ClearPath blog, HR Elements

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It used to be in the workplace that if someone typed something they shouldn’t have, such as in a paper or email, then they could often try and retract or delete it or make the recipient swear that he or she wouldn’t share it. However,...

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18 May Getting Needled at Work — Literally

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In the interest of protecting their workforce, many employers not only make certain vaccinations available voluntarily to their employees, but often require them as a condition of employment. However, the legalities of this requirement can often be complicated. Read more here...

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