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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05 Jun Compliance Recap | May 2015

Posted at 08:28h in ClearPath blog, Compliance News

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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

Posted at 21:02h in ClearPath blog, Compliance News

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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

Posted at 08:43h in ClearPath blog, PPACA

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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

Posted at 08:49h in ClearPath blog, PPACA

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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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