In recent months, the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) notified business associates of their inclusion in Phase 2 HIPAA Audits. On November 28, 2016, and November 30, 2016, the OCR issued listserv announcements warning covered entities and their business associates about a phishing email disguised as an OCR […]
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Time is running out! Register now for the Team BIM Monthly Webinar!
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 nation’s leading employment and benefit law firms, Fisher Phillips. Best of all, you can take […]
Read moreDon’t Roll the Dice on Department of Labor Audits!
Surviving a DOL Audit: Not a Matter of “If” but “When”As the likelihood of an audit from the U.S. Department of Labor increases, our new white paper can help you prepare. With it you’ll: · Learn how to audit-proof your company · Avoid the worst mistakes you can make · Take the first three critical […]
Read moreAuditing Health Plan Premium Billing Statements/Carrier Enrollment Rosters
It is extremely important that group administrators audit their health plan premium billing statements or carrier online eligibility rosters as frequently as possible. Carriers are contractually obligated to retroactively terminate or add eligible members only within a certain timeframe. Timeframes may vary but typically carriers will allow retroactive enrollment within 31 days of the date […]
Read moreGuest 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 moreFiduciary Responsibilities under ERISA – Webinar, September 16, 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 […]
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