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

Posted at 17:49h in Compliance News, Health Care Reform, PPACA Report

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Employers prepare for PCORI fee as the first fee is due July 31, 2014 for those with plan years that start January 2 through October 1....

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02 Jun Compliance Recap for May 2014

Posted at 16:14h in Compliance News, Health Care Reform

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A number of notices were released during the month of May that address a wide range of open items that affect group health plans....

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30 Apr Employers Need to Prepare for Play or Pay Requirements

Posted at 21:22h in Compliance News, Health Care Reform, PPACA Report

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Depending on the size of your company, you may have to comply to play or pay requirements in 2015. See what requirements you need and if you expect to pay a penalty in 2015. ...

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29 Apr Compliance Recap for April 2014

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Check out the latest compliance including newly released minimums and maximums for health savings accounts....

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24 Apr Most newly insured Americans covered by employers, study finds

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More than 9 million Americans obtained health insurance between September and mid-March, but most did so through employer-sponsored plans rather than through HealthCare.gov or the state exchanges, a survey by the RAND American Life Panel found....

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16 Apr Bill bumping ACA to 40-hour work week passes House

Posted at 19:16h in Compliance News, Health Care Reform, PPACA Report

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The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed legislation that would modify the Affordable Care Act’s definition of a full-time employee from one who works 30-hours a week to one who works 40-hours a week. ...

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31 Mar HR leaders rate ACA concerns as a lower-tier issue

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New research from a North American sample of HR leaders finds that the Affordable Care Act is not a primary concern among employers, even as the landmark health care law continues to worry the masses. Read full article here. ...

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28 Mar Your “Dependents” Could be Costing You

Posted at 18:41h in Compliance News, Health Care Reform, PPACA Report

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This article explains "play or pay" penalties, who is qualified as a dependent under these rules, and if they should modify their plan to remove certain dependents. ...

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28 Mar IRS Simplifies Employer Reporting Requirements in Final Rules

Posted at 18:12h in Compliance News, Health Care Reform, PPACA Report

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The IRS has issued final regulations to implement Sections 6056 and 6055 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that require employers to report information to the IRS about whether they provide coverage to employees and to whom they offer minimum essential coverage. Read full article...

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28 Mar Final Employer Responsibility Regulations Released

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The final regulations include some changes to the proposed regulation that were released more than a year ago. Review key changes here. ...

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