“HIPAA Privacy Notice” Notice
Most people who took Speech 101 in college probably heard the adage, “Tell Them What You’re Going to Tell Them. Tell Them. Then Tell Them […]
HIPAA Privacy and Security Audits: OCR Phase 2
Introduction The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched its second phase of HIPAA Privacy and Security Audits. The Audit Program was launched […]
2016 Form 5500 – IRS Says Do Not Answer these Questions
Late last year, the U.S. Department of Labor released the 2015 Form 5500. This new form included proposed compliance questions that were not approved by […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;">H&W</span> 5500 Changes Coming Soon!
In July, the Department of Labor, Internal Revenue Service and Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (“Agencies”) jointly released proposed rules that recommend substantial changes to the […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;">H&W</span> Soliciting Tax Identification Numbers & Section 6055 Reporting
The IRS has issued proposed regulations for Section 6055 reporting of minimum essential coverage. Employers with self-insured health plans must report this information to the […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;">H&W</span> Opt-out Payment Arrangements and Employer Impact
The IRS recently released proposed regulations that for the most part address matters relating to the individual shared responsibility provision; however, additional information is included […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;">H&W</span> Draft 2016 1094/1095 Reporting Forms
The IRS has released DRAFT versions of the 2016 1094/1095 reporting forms. There are very minimal changes to the draft forms over the 2015 versions. […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;">H&W</span> Employer Exchange Subsidy Notices – Appeal or Not?
Introduction The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires all public Exchanges to notify employers when an employee is receiving a subsidy (tax credits and cost-sharing reductions) […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;">H&W</span> Wellness Notice for Employer-Sponsored Wellness Programs
New rules published on May 17, 2016, under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) require employers who offer wellness programs that collect employee health information […]