24 Jul Pediatric Dental Benefits: Duplication of Coverage?

Posted at 09:30h in ACA, ClearPath blog, Compliance News, Employee Benefits, Health Care Plans, Health Care Reform, HR, HR Elements, PPACA, PPACA Report

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There may be duplication of dental coverage for children under 18 as of 2014 for employees that have both stand-alone dental coverage and medical coverage. Find out why...

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18 Jul PPACA Update – Highlights of the PCORI Fee

Posted at 22:30h in ClearPath blog, Compliance News, Health Care Reform, PPACA Report

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The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee is due July 31, 2014, for virtually all group medical plans. Here is some important compliance information along with some helpful downloads regarding the upcoming PCORI fee. ...

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01 Jul High court nullifies contraceptive mandate for family-owned businesses

Posted at 19:23h in ACA, ClearPath blog, Employee Benefits, Health Care Plans, Health Care Reform, PPACA, PPACA Report

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Though the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that religious family owned business don’t have to provide contraceptive coverage through employer-sponsored insurance plans, there has to be an alternative way to offer their employees contraceptive coverage....

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11 Jun PPACA and COBRA Updates

Posted at 20:16h in Compliance News, Health Care Reform, PPACA Report

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The regulatory agencies have recently issued two sets of guidance that affect an employer’s Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) obligations and opportunities under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)....

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10 Jun FAQ’s About the PCORI Fee

Posted at 20:54h in Compliance News, Health Care Reform, PPACA Report

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12 Frequently Asked Questions About the Patient Centered Outcomes/Comparative Effectiveness (PCORI) Fee that many employers are asking themselves. ...

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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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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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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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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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