02 Dec Compliance Recap for November 2013

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November brought several developments of interest to group health plans. Play catch up with this quick compliance overview on PPACA, FSA's, enrollment, exchanges and more...

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02 Dec IRS rule allowing flexible spending account carry-overs has pros and cons for employers

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Change will reduce year-end buying rush but halt expenses offset. Read full article...

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29 Nov Efforts To Fix Health Care Draw Mixed Reviews

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President Barack Obama is taking steps to correct problems that have plagued his health care reform program since its launch in October. There is debate over whether the president has made enough changes to the program to quell discontent....

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27 Nov States to decide which plans are PPACA-compliant

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States will be the ultimate determinant as to whether they will allow insurers to renew existing health insurances plans in 2014 even though these policies may not comply with the new Affordable Care Act, President Obama and state insurance regulators agreed at a White House...

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26 Nov 8 things employers must do to comply with post-DOMA rules

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Employers need to ensure their retirement plans are in compliance with new rules regarding same-sex marriage. Read more...

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25 Nov 6 reminders for employees before Thanksgiving

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Here are six things to remind your employees before they leave for their Thanksgiving breaks....

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22 Nov Obesity drives up workers’ comp claims

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Read why risk managers and claims professionals should be adding employee wellness to the available arsenal of weapons to combat increasing claims....

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22 Nov Government to Require Seat Belts on Large Buses

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New tour buses and buses that provide service between cities must be equipped with seat belts starting in late 2016 under a federal rule issued Wednesday, a safety measure sought by accident investigators for nearly a half century....

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22 Nov Why more roads in Wisconsin will smell like cheese this winter

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Wisconsin is mining its natural resources to keep citizens safe on the roads in the winter, even though this particular resource — cheese brine — does come with its own "distinctive odor." ...

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22 Nov Insurers Given Permission to Renew Policies That Don’t Meet PPACA Requirements

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Insurers will not be required to meet most of the provisions of PPACA if they renew individual or small group policies that were in effect on Oct. 1, 2013. Read more...

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