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