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Medicare Part D Notices due before October 15
The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) requires employers that offer prescription drug coverage...
Sep 14, 2016
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ACA Section 1557 - Nondiscrimination in Health Programs andActivities
The Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities final rule went into effect July 18, 2016 and with it comes additional compliance...
Sep 1, 2016
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ACA Reporting – Draft 2016 Forms and TIN Collection
Draft versions of the 2016 Forms 1094 and 1095 and related instructions were recently released to be used by employers and other...
Aug 25, 2016
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Opt-Out Payment Rules and Affordability under the ACA'sEmployer Mandate
Some employers offer their employees a cash incentive under their cafeteria plan to waive employer-provided medical coverage. The...
Aug 7, 2016
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Court Rules on Key Retiree Health Plan Issue
Recently the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a significant ruling in the case of John L. Gallo, et al. v. Moen...
Jul 20, 2016
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DOL Inflation Adjustment to Benefits Related Penalties
In 2015, Congress passed the 2015 Inflation Adjustment Act which directs agencies across the federal government to determine the last...
Jul 13, 2016
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ACA Returns May Continue to Be Filed After the Deadline
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that certain information returns required under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) may...
Jul 11, 2016
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Marketplace Content Encouraged in COBRA Election Notice
A new Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), prepared jointly by the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the...
Jul 10, 2016
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EEOC Sample Employee Notice Regarding Wellness Programs
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released a sample notice to assist employers with meeting the notice requirement...
Jul 10, 2016
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Be Prepared to Receive Federal Exchange Notices
Many employers have started receiving notices from a Health Insurance Marketplace (Exchange) indicating that one or more employees are...
Jul 7, 2016
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