The latest information clarifies if an employer’s Section 125 plan document allows for spousal coverage, and does not exclude same-sex spouses, employers who include “spouses” on their health plans, will now have to offer coverage to same sex spouses. What does this mean? For individuals who were already married before the Supreme Court decision on […]
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Seats are filling up fast!! Register now for our April Webinar – Privacy Issues for Employers and Health Plan Sponsors
Benefit Insurance Marketing is pleased to extend an invitation to attend our upcoming monthly compliance Webinar. In conjunction with our alliance with United Benefit Advisors, you have the opportunity to learn more about the latest compliance trends and regulations from one of the nations leading employment and benefit law firms, Jackson Lewis LLP. Best of all, you can […]
Read moreHelp Employees Watch for Hidden Medical Fees
By Mary Drueke-Collins, FSA As more and more Americans face high deductible health plans (HDHPs) and increased up-front out-of-pocket costs, it is more important than ever to closely monitor medical bills for errors. According to the Medical Billing Advocates of America, more than 80% of medical bills contain errors, which can cost patients thousands of […]
Read moreUpdate: What Employers Need to Know Right Now About Health Care Reform: Premium reimbursement, Single Benefit and Excepted Benefits, and Cadillac Tax update
The regulatory agencies have recently issued guidance that may affect employers that have been reimbursing premiums for individual health coverage or Medicare Part B, Part D or Medigap premiums for active employees. In addition, new rules were issued for single benefit supplemental plans, which may affect minimum essential coverage programs that include “wrap” benefits for […]
Read moreEmployer FAQs: Responding to the Anthem Breach
The first massive data breach of 2015 hit one of the country’s largest insurance issuers, Anthem, Inc., including Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and other related entities (Anthem). The incident reportedly affected over 80 million persons who are or were covered under a policy or program insured or serviced by Anthem. The personal note […]
Read moreEmployee Handbooks — Do’s and Don’ts Webinar – Last Chance to register!
Benefit Insurance Marketing is pleased to extend an invitation to attend our upcoming monthly compliance Webinar. In conjunction with our alliance with United Benefit Advisors, you have the opportunity to learn more about the latest compliance trends and regulations from one of the nations leading employment and benefit law firms, Jackson Lewis LLP. Best of all, you can […]
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