Frequently Asked Questions About Grandfathered Health Plans

As employers determine their plan designs for the coming year, those that have plans with grandfathered status need to decide if maintaining grandfathered status is their best option. Following are some frequently asked questions, and answers, about gr…

Reducing Work Stress In The Summer

Ask any employee how they’re doing and you’re likely to hear the answer, "I’m feeling stressed today." Oh, really? EVERYONE at work is stressed at one time or another.

Top 10 FMLA Employer Mistakes

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regulations that became effective in 2009 provide employers with mechanisms by which we can better curb FMLA abuse. However, there are also some traps employers can fall into if they do not review the regulations…

Delivering 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 Serv…

Delivering 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 Serv…

No Rest For The Weary

Why is a muffler salesperson always tired? Because their work is exhausting! You may think that a story on sleep deprivation should be in the wellness section, but the topic really does cover employee relations. Why? An article on Workforce.com states …

IRS Issues Drafts of Individual and Employer Responsibility Reporting Forms

In order for the IRS to verify that individuals and employers are meeting their shared responsibility obligations, and that individuals who request premium tax credits are entitled to them, employers and insurers will be required to provide reporting o…

Pediatric Dental Benefits: Duplication of Coverage?

As of January 1, 2014, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) requires pediatric dental benefits to be one of the 10 essential health benefits (EHBs) that must be included in individual and small group medical coverage, as well as cover…

Getting Employees To Save More For Retirement

There’s no denying it. The vast majority of workers won’t be ready financially for retirement. Seventy percent are behind schedule in saving for retirement and half of all Americans have less than $10,000 in savings. Of immediate importance is the fact…

Employer Webinar Series

Planning for 2015 – Open Enrollment and Other PPACA Issues

Tuesday, August 12, 2014
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