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Nov 7, 2013
Transition Relief for Non-Calendar Year Cafeteria Plans
The IRS recently issued Notice 2013-71 which clarifies when non-calendar year cafeteria plans can permit employees to change their 2013...
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Nov 6, 2013
IRS Allows Health FSA Carryovers
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued Notice 2013-71 which modifies the longstanding “use-or-lose” rule for health flexible...
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Oct 30, 2013
The Individual Mandate Initial Enrollment - Six Week Extension
The healthcare reform exchange Marketplace is now “open for business” and millions of users have visited the healthcare.gov website....
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Oct 25, 2013
Marketplace Enrollment Periods and Issues with Employer-Sponsored Health Plans
Enrollment into the health insurance Marketplaces (health reform “exchanges”) is currently underway. Enrollment began October 1, 2013 and...
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Oct 21, 2013
New – HIPAA Model Notice of Privacy Practices
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy rule gives individuals a fundamental right to adequate notice of...
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Sep 30, 2013
The Marketplace Application Process and the Employer Coverage Tool
Starting October 1st, one of the major elements of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (PPACA) will begin with the launch of...
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Sep 17, 2013
IRS Guidance Clarifies Payment for Preventive Services Under HDHP/HSA Arrangements
On September 9, 2013, IRS Notice 2013-57 clarified that a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) used with a health savings account (HSA) can...
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Sep 12, 2013
BREAKING NEWS: DOL Guidance Clarifies Market Notice Issue - No Fine for Failure to Provide Notice of
In a very brief Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) document issued on September 11, 2013, the U.S. Department of Labor formally clarified...
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Sep 12, 2013
Deductible Limits and Out-of-Pocket Maximums Begin in 2014
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) imposes cost-sharing limits on non-grandfathered group health plans beginning with...
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Sep 6, 2013
IRS Recognizes Legal Same Sex Spouse Marriages
The agencies have begun to issue guidance clarifying their position on Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) issues for legally married same-sex...
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