Why Some Companies Offer an HRA
In a world of insurance and acronyms, the term “HRA” is thrown around a lot, but it has...
Is Your Wellness Program Compliant with the ACA, GINA and EEOC?
Workplace wellness programs have increased popularity through the years. According to the most...
Audit Reveals Pay or Play Enforcement Issues
On April 7, 2017, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) released the...
Getting the Most Out of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Many employers understand the value of having an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) since the heart...
UBA Health Plan Survey - 2016
Employer-sponsored health insurance is greatly affected by geographic region, industry, and...
Implications of the 21st Century Cures Act
On December 13, 2016, former President Obama signed the 21st Century Cures Act into law. The Cures...
Who Are You Benchmarking Your Health Plan Against?
Many employers benchmark their health plan against carrier provided national data. While that is...
DOL Form 5500’s Time-Intensive and Expensive Reporting Requirements Painful for Small Employers
Proposed regulations for revising and greatly expanding the Department of Labor (DOL) Form 5500...
Making Sense of Form 1095 Minimum Essential Coverage Reporting
In a few weeks, a second season of shared responsibility reporting will begin. For some of you,...
Regulations Regarding Short-Term Limited-Duration Insurance, Excepted Benefits, and Lifetime/Annual Limits
Recently, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Department of Labor (DOL), and Department of Health...
Ask the Experts: Legal Names Versus Married Names on Social Security Cards
Question: For Form I-9 purposes, can we accept a new employee’s Social Security card that...
