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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 […]

Update: What Employers Need to Know Right Now About Health Care Reform: Premium reimbursement, Single Benefit and Excepted Benefits, and Cadillac Tax update

February 27, 2015

Affordable Care Act (PPACA), Communication, Compliance Alert, DOL, Employee Benefits, ERISA, HRA, Human Resources, IRS

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 […]

Preparing for 2015 – Key PPACA Requirements

December 10, 2014

Affordable Care Act (PPACA), Cafeteria Plan, Employee Benefits, Human Resources

As we approach 2015, employers should be taking steps to ensure they are prepared to meet the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) requirements that begin in 2015 and those which must be completed in 2014. The most significant upcoming requirements and options for an employer include the following. Section 125 Plans The maximum […]