health reimbursement account Archives

Compliance Recap – December 2016

January 9, 2017

6055/6056 Reporting, ADA, Cafeteria Plan, Compliance Alert, Employee Benefits, Employer Mandate, GINA, HDHP, Health Savings Account, HIPAA, HRA, News, Qualifying Event

December was a relatively busy month for new laws and administrative rulemaking in the employee benefits world. President Obama signed the 21st Century Cures Act into law. The IRS issued a reporting deadline reminder, two information reporting summaries, and Q&As on information reporting. A U.S. District Court issued a nationwide preliminary injunction regarding a portion […]

Help Employees Watch for Hidden Medical Fees

March 11, 2015

Affordable Care Act (PPACA), Communication, Compliance Alert, Employee Benefits, Health Care Costs, HRA, Human Resources, Wellness

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 […]