HHS Proposes First of Anticipated Nondiscrimination Regulations

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued the first of the anticipated nondiscrimination rules, which sets forth proposed regulations to implement Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). Section 1557 pro…

It’s Not Negotiable

Do you know how to haggle? Some people delight in the prospect of obtaining a more favorable side to monetary negotiations. Others not only dread this thought, but will go to amazing lengths to avoid it.

Affordable Care Act Information Returns | Pennsylvania Employee Benefits

By Danielle Capilla, Chief Compliance Officer at United Benefit Advisors Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals are required to have health insurance while applicable large employers (ALEs) are required to offer health benefits to their full-time employees. In order for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to verify that (1) individuals have … Continued

Self-Funded Pharmacy Plans Becoming More Popular Among Large Employers | Conshohocken Benefit Broker

Posted by: Bill Olson As a result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) triggering cost increases for fully insured employer-sponsored health insurance plans, more employers are moving to a self-funded model for pharmacy plans, particularly among large employers (1,000+ employees), according to data released from the 2014 United Benefit Advisors (UBA) Health … Continued

A Small Matter Of A Big Bill

It’s no surprise that people are trying to save money on their health care costs. What could be a surprise is the bill you receive from an urgent care clinic.

The Vision in Health Plan Wellness

As one might think, employee wellness programs are still top-of-mind for many employers. As companies continue to struggle with the rising costs in today’s health care market, they are constantly looking for that silver bullet to kill trends.

DOL Issues Guidance on Classification of Independent Contractors | Pennsylvania Benefit Broker

The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued an “Administrator’s Interpretation” to assist employers in determining if a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. The DOL has determined that many employers are incorrectly classifying employees as independent contractors, which can harm the worker and open the employer up to various liabilities.

 

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