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Required Reconsideration of Wellness Regulations After Federal Ruling
On August 22, 2017, a federal judge ruled that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) must reconsider its regulations governing employee wellness programs under the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and…
9.07.2017
ACA Reporting: What Are The Requirements And How Do We Fulfill Them?
It is that time of year again…time to start thinking about how to tackle your ACA reporting that must be completed Q1 of next year. Are you a new applicable…
IRS Confirms ACA Mandate Penalties and Reporting Still Effective
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Office of Chief Counsel has recently issued several information letters regarding the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) individual and employer mandate penalties.
Can An Employer Offer Different Benefits To Different Groups Of Employees?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) prohibits group health plans and group health insurance issuers from discriminating against individuals with regard to eligibility, premiums, or coverage based upon…
ACA Watch 2017: The Road Trip Is Over – Healthcare Reform Returns Home
The votes are in—the final Senate bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was defeated 49-51 in a late night vote on Friday, July 28. The idea…
7.31.2017
ACA Watch 2017: The Reform Journey Continues
This week should determine whether this is the end of the road for sweeping reform or merely the beginning of a new part of the journey. The Senate’s vote on…
ACA Watch 2017: Detour On The Road To Reform
The Senate’s uphill climb continues for the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA). Since returning from recess on July 4, the Senate has entertained new amendments and discussions of provisional changes…
ACA Watch 2017: The Top 5 Things Employers Need To Know About The Better Care Reconciliation Act
As most of you know, Republicans in the U.S. Senate released a draft of their proposal to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), called the Better Care Reconciliation…
HSA Requirements For Adult Dependents
You offer your employees’ high deductible health plans (HDHP) with a health savings account (HSA) and thanks to healthcare reform, they can cover their adult child on their plan. Ensure…