The month of November brought a new delay in reporting required from self-funded plans. It also brought several new notices and regulations that may affect sponsors of group health plans and an updated employer guide and health plan compliance checklist from the Department of Labor (DOL). Transitional Reinsurance Program Filing Delayed until December 5, 2014 […]
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Guest Blog – The Five P’s of an Unannounced DOL Visit by Brandon K. Johnson, Associate of McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie & Kirkland, PLLC
The Five P’s of an Unannounced DOL Visit Department of Labor (“DOL”) inspections are on the rise. Sometimes, advance notice is given as to when an investigator will be arriving; other times, the investigator may decide to make an unannounced visit. When an investigator shows up unannounced and ready to conduct an immediate wage and hour […]
Read moreCompliance Recap // October 2014
During the month of October, there were developments in the courts and new information from the regulatory agencies that may affect sponsors of group health plans. Requirement to Obtain a Health Plan Identifier (HPID) Delayed On Friday October 31, 2014 the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) quietly updated its Health Plan Identifier information […]
Read moreWellness Programs and Health Care Reform – Webinar, October 14, 2014
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 moreCompliance Recap // September 2014
In the past few weeks, the regulatory agencies have issued details on a number of items of interest to sponsors of group health plans. Reporting Requirements In order for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to verify that individuals have the required minimum essential coverage, that individuals who request premium tax credits are entitled to them, […]
Read moreDelivering Participant Materials
The Department of Labor (DOL) requires that participant notices and other plan information (“disclosures”) be provided in a way that is reasonably calculated to ensure delivery to all plan participants. The Department of Health and Human Service (HHS) typically follows the DOL’s rules. There are two primary ways to deliver plan information — by paper […]
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