27 Apr The (Benefits) World Revolves Around Plan Documents

Posted at 10:00h in ClearPath blog, Compliance News, Health Care Reform

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How would you be sitting if a Department of Labor (DOL) investigator asked for your company’s group health plan documents? Would you be able to put your hands on an updated copy of the plan document, summary plan description, summary of benefits and coverage,...

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12 Apr New Concerns for Employer Plan Sponsors Under the Fair Labor Standards Act and ERISA § 510

Posted at 10:00h in ACA, ClearPath blog, Compliance News, Health Care Reform

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Original post jdsupra.com The Affordable Care Act (ACA) anti-retaliation provisions have been in effect for several years, but have so far largely gone unnoticed. Now that employees can get financial assistance through the Health Insurance Marketplace, employers should revisit these provisions and carefully structure their actions...

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09 Nov Reporting and plan documents under ERISA and Cafeteria Plan rules

Posted at 13:22h in ClearPath blog, Employee Benefits

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The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) was signed in 1974. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is the agency responsible for administering and enforcing this law. For many years, most of ERISA’s requirements applied to pension plans Read more...

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30 Jul Mid-Size Employers: Transition Relief and Community Rating

Posted at 16:23h in ClearPath blog, ERISA

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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). Even though they generally will not be liable for penalties until 2016, mid-size employers (employers with 50 to...

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27 Jul Upcoming ERISA-related Supreme Court Cases to Watch

Posted at 15:16h in ClearPath blog, ERISA

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The Supreme Court has granted the petition in Gobeille v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, a case centered on the issue of whether the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) preempts Vermont's health care database law as it was applied to a third-party administrator...

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21 Jul Preventive Services Final Rules

Posted at 08:51h in ACA, ClearPath blog, PPACA

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Federal agencies released final regulations on the preventive services mandate of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) that requires non-grandfathered group health plans to provide coverage without cost-sharing for specific preventive services, which for women include contraceptive services. Read more here...

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07 Jan Wellness Programs Feeling the Heat as the EEOC Increases Its Efforts – Part 1

Posted at 20:28h in ClearPath blog, Wellness

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While wellness programs have increased in popularity, according to the 2014 UBA Health Plan Survey, actual wellness program adoption has been in a holding pattern. Read more here...

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02 Dec Affordable Care Act – Transitional Reinsurance Fee Reporting and Payment Requirements

Posted at 09:40h in ACA, ClearPath blog, Compliance News

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HHS has announced that the 2014 deadline has been extended to December 5, 2014. Downloadable form available. Read more here...

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18 Jul 5500 Due Date Approaching

Posted at 10:00h in Benefits Administration, ClearPath blog, ERISA, Health Care Plans, Health Care Reform, PPACA

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Employers, file your Form 5500 (for Form 5558 extension request) before July 31st to stay in compliance with ERISA....

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28 Apr Follow this Record Retention Checklist

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The IRS Wednesday issued its yearly changes to health spending account contribution limits and out-of-pocket maximums to adjust for cost-of-living....

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