June 30 Deadline for FSA Amendments

With the exception of insulin, expenses for OTC medications may now be reimbursed only if the medications are prescribed by a physician.

CMS Revises Medicare Part D Notices

On April 1, 2011, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued revised Medicare Part D creditable and non-creditable coverage notices to reflect an amendment made to the Social Security Act by the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

May Webinar: Final ADAAA Regulations

This webinar will provide an explanation of the final regulations, as well as practical compliance pointers to help employers prepare for increases in accommodation requests and disability discrimination claims.

Expanded 1099 Reporting Requirements Are Repealed

The final legislation achieves this offset by requiring larger repayments of excess "federal assistance credits" received by individuals who purchase health coverage through one of the ACA’s state-wide "Exchanges."

Budget Compromise Eliminates Free-Choice Vouchers

As a part of the recent compromise allowing for passage of a federal budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, congressional Republicans succeeded in repealing a significant provision of last year’s Affordable Care Act (ACA).

New Survey Reports Employer Opinions on Health Care Benefits and More

Only one in six employers favor a universal health care system funded by tax dollars.

April Webinar: Employer Issues After Health Care Reform

This special presentation will offer unique insight into the law and reveal new developments in the health care reform debate.

Fiduciary Risk Under ERISA

This presentation will give you a greater understanding of the laws governing ERISA fiduciaries and how to minimize fiduciary liability.

Health Care Costs Vary Widely By State

The nation’s largest health plan survey cites significant health plan cost disparity between states, suggesting that creating parity through a national plan may be difficult.

Consumer Driven Health Plan Growth Slows; Enrollments Decline for First Time

The nation’s largest health plan survey cites key trends in employer health plans.