According to the EEOC, 87% - 94% of individuals who are harassed do not file a claim. Your office's culture has the most significant impact on harassment – whether that’s letting…
9.20.2019
Compliance Confidence
ACA and regulatory compliance today can be the source of great concern and frustration for plan managers. Our dedicated team of attorneys and experts is solely focused on analyzing and interpreting benefit regulations to provide you with the advice and actions steps you need to meet your regulatory responsibilities.
On August 30, 2019, New York published the updated premium rate for Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits and maximum employee contribution for coverage in 2020. The state’s PFL is fully…
9.17.2019
On August 26, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Treasury jointly issued an FAQ to clarify the application of manufacturer coupons to the Affordable…
9.17.2019
New York’s governor has signed Shannon’s Law which is a state law that requires large group insurance companies in the State of New York to cover annual mammogram screenings for…
9.16.2019
California has revised its definition of domestic partner to remove the requirement that at least one partner be at least 62 years of age. A couple meets the new definition…
9.16.2019
Employee benefits compliance is ever-changing with the introduction of new legislation and regulations. OneDigital's SVP of Regulatory Affairs Annette Bechtold shares this quarterly update on recent legislative and regulatory proposals…
Compliance Confidence
3 min read
What Are Your Requirements for Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage?
All employers, regardless of size, sponsoring group health plans with prescription drug coverage must provide notification to employees by October 15.
9.06.2019
Compliance Confidence
1 min read
Legal Growing Pains: Compliance Planning as Your Organization Grows
As your company grows from a one-person shop to 15, 20, 100, 250 or even 500+ employees, there are evolving legal requirements to adhere to each step along the way.…
8.14.2019
Compliance Confidence
2 min read
New Rule Allows Employers to Use Individual Coverage HRAs in Employee Benefit Programs
On June 13, the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Treasury (IRS), and Labor (DOL) issued the final rule providing employers additional methods for using health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs)…
8.05.2019
Compliance Confidence, News, Vibe
3 min read
Annette Bechtold Granted Two Awards by National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU)
Atlanta, GA – July 31, 2019 – OneDigital Health and Benefits’ Compliance Expert, Annette Bechtold has been honored recently with two prestigious awards from the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU).
7.31.2019
Compliance Confidence
4 min read
What is Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) and How Do You Handle MLR Rebates?
The Medical Loss Ratio, or MLR, is the percentage of premium dollars received by a health insurance carrier that is spent on medical claims and quality improvement.
7.26.2019