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Health Insurance Provider Fee
New proposed regulations have been issued regarding the annual fee that “covered entities” engaged in the business of providing “health...
Mar 20, 2013
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FAQs on Preventive Care Services
New Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) provide more details on compliance with preventive service recommendations, which the healthcare...
Mar 18, 2013
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EHBs, "Out of Pocket" Limits, and Minimum Value
Essential Health Benefits: A final rule under the healthcare reform law has been announced that sets standards for a core package of...
Mar 15, 2013
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New 2014 Federal Healthcare Coverage Reporting Requirements for Employers
New federal reporting requirements apply to employers beginning in 2014 for purposes of determining an individual’s eligibility for...
Feb 19, 2013
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New Rules on Contraceptive Coverage for Religious Employers
New proposed regulations were recently issued for public comment spelling out how non-profit religious organizations can satisfy the...
Feb 7, 2013
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DOL Ramping Up Efforts to Catch Non-Filers
The Department of Labor (DOL) is ramping up its enforcement efforts heading into 2013 to make sure health and welfare plan sponsors are...
Feb 6, 2013
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FAQs Clarify HRAs, Fixed Indemnity Plans, and Other Issues
Recently released Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on healthcare reform cover a range of issues about employer responsibilities under...
Feb 5, 2013
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Exchange Notice Delayed
The IRS has issued Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding implementation of various provisions of the Affordable Care Act. These...
Jan 25, 2013
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Employer May Make "Reasonable Modifications" to Retiree Healthcare Benefits
A recent federal court ruling offers clarity and potential benefits for employers with retiree benefit plans that have been subject to...
Jan 9, 2013
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2012 Taxpayer Relief Act - Benefit Provisions
The American Taxpayer Relief Act was signed into law by the President on January 2, 2013. The law includes a number of tax provisions for...
Jan 9, 2013
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New Healthcare Reform Taxes Affect Health Plan Costs
The healthcare reform law includes four new taxes and fees which will impact the cost of insured and self-funded plans going forward. The...
Jan 3, 2013
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Guidance Issued on Employer Shared Responsibility Provisions
Just before the new year, the IRS released proposed regulations and a new questions and answers document that address the employer shared...
Jan 2, 2013
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