06 May Protecting the next generation of workers with voluntary benefits

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With the role of voluntary benefits is changing, some say voluntary benefits should now be advertised and heavily promoted to employees as an important component in their overall portfolio of benefits....

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02 May 2015 is just around the corner. Are you ready?

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In the first quarter of 2014, the government issued two significant pieces of final guidance related to implementing the major requirements of the law. But, before you know it, 2015 and 2016 will be here and the ACA will be an everyday reality for...

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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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18 Apr The fast-fading days of retiree health coverage

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The number of companies offering coverage of any type to retirees has dwindled, from 66 percent in 1988 to 28 percent last year. ...

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17 Apr How to Survive a DOL Audit

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Whatever process an employer chooses to follow in order to prepare for the on-site investigation, preparation, organization, and accessibility of information are critical to an efficient audit. Here are some key steps in how to make what is scheduled to be a multi-day audit into...

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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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14 Apr Fear of the DOL health plan audit

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Perhaps you have heard that the DOL expressed its goal to audit all employee benefit plans by the end of 2015. A daunting task, yes, but most agree the task is logistically impossible. Are you prepared for a DOL audit? Are you prepared for the...

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11 Apr DOL Begins Auditing Group Health Plans

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Employers should consider taking a serious look at their group health plans, not only for compliance with the PPACA, but also with the long standing mandates for group health plans - ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA and others laws....

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10 Apr 11 Health Insurance Tax Facts You Need to Know

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Among the many changes the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) has triggered, amendments to the tax code rank high. Here are some well-researched answers to the questions you're looking for. ...

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