14 Nov Travel is millennials’ work incentive

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Do you know what millennials are looking for in the workplace? Travel and flexibility are among the top 2 as mentioned in the article below by Marlenen Y. Satter. Original Article Posted on BenefitsPro.com Posted: October 7, 2016 Millennials have itchy feet. In fact, their desire to see faraway places...

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10 Nov Court denies NAFA in DOL fiduciary rule case

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Department of Labor fiduciary rule survives its first challenge, by Nick Thornton The National Association for Fixed Annuities has lost its challenge to the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule. In a decision issued today in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, Judge Randolph Moss...

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09 Nov ACA Exchanges Report: Strong Early Application Activity

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Busy start to the 2017 open enrollment period 50 percent higher than last year, by Allison Bell Managers of HealthCare.gov say the open enrollment period for 2017 has gotten off to a busy start. The level of activity during the first six hours of the open enrollment period was 50...

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08 Nov 3 things NAHU told the IRS about ACA premium tax credits

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The National Association of Health Underwriters has tried to show Affordable Care Act program managers that it can take a practical, apolitical approach to thinking about ACA issues. Some of the Washington-based agent group's members strongly supported passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act...

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07 Nov Compliance Recap: October 2016

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October was a busy month for administrative rulemaking in the employee benefits world. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released final instructions for Forms 1094-C and 1095-C, guidance on the taxability of health care sharing ministry employer contributions, and health care information reporting tips. The Department of...

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04 Nov 5 Steps that can bring you closer to ACA compliance

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Vic Saliterman shares 5 steps to help advisers and organizations focus on ACA compliance efforts as the heathcare market system continues to morph. Original Article Posted on EmployeBenefitAdviser.com Posted: September 27, 2016 1) Validate the ACA status of employees every month. Identifying who is eligible to be offered...

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02 Nov 2016 Health Plan Survey: Topline Trends at a Glance

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Great review of the 2016 Hleaht Plan Survey from our partner, United Benefit Advisors (UBA) by Jason Reeves The 2016 UBA Health Plan Survey contains the validated responses of 19,557 health plans and 11,524 employers, who cumulatively employ over two and a half million employees and insure...

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19 Oct Initial 2016 Health Plan Survey Results Are Out: PPO Deductibles Increase Fifty Percent, Employer Costs Remain Steady

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Originally published by our partner, United Benefit Advisors on August 24, 2016.  The 2016 UBA Health Plan Survey contains the validated responses of 19,557 health plans and 11,524 employers, who cumulatively employ over two and a half million employees and insure more than five million total...

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18 Oct IRS Releases 2016 Forms and Instructions for 6055 and 6056 Reporting

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Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals are required to have health insurance while applicable large employers are required to offer health benefits to their full-time employees. In order for the Internal Revenue Service to verify that individuals and employers have met...

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17 Oct New ACA Reporting Guidance

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Just as employers are settling down after a hectic and often frustrating year of Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting compliance, the IRS is gearing up for next year, and just released the 2016 draft forms and instructions. Employers should spend a few moments becoming familiar...

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