<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> The Importance of Documentation
The Importance of Documentation of Group Health Plans: If there was any question about the importance of written documentation for employers sponsoring group health plans, it […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> IRS Releases 2014 HSA Contribution Limits
IRS Releases 2014 HSA Contribution Limits: The IRS has released Revenue Procedure 2013-25, which provides the 2014 cost-of-living contribution and coverage adjustments for HSAs. The new […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> Sequestration and Tax-Exempt Health Care Credit
Sequestration and Tax-Exempt Health Care Credit: The Affordable Care Act (ACA) provides a tax credit to eligible small employers to assist them with purchasing health insurance for […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> HRAs Under ACA
FAQ Part XI from the Department of Labor has clarified the status of stand-alone HRAs under the ACA. In general, an employer’s HRA will not be […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> FMLA Final Rule Effective 3/8/13
FMLA Final Rule : On February 6, 2013, the DOL published a final rule to implement statutory amendments made over the last several years. Several of the changes to the […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> Modifications to Notice of Privacy Practices
Modifications to Notice of Privacy Practices: As stated in a previous post, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the final rule modifying the Health […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> Shared Responsibility for Employers
The Shared Responsibility for Employers provision of the ACA (Play or Pay Mandate) requires large employers to offer their full-time employees essential, affordable coverage that […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> Coverage of Contraceptive Services
Coverage of Contraceptive Services: The ACA provides that all non-grandfathered health plans and health insurance policies provide coverage for preventive services as recommended by the Health […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> Final HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule
Final HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule: On January 17, 2013, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the final rule modifying the Health Insurance Portability and […]