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Exploring the Difference Between Common PPACA Terms

MONDAY, APRIL 8TH, 2013

Do you know the difference between "essential health benefits" and "minimum essential coverage"? How about "minimum value coverage"? Read on and find out! [Read more]

UBA Launches PPACA Resource Center

SUNDAY, APRIL 7TH, 2013

United Benefit Advisors (UBA) announces the launch of its compliance solutions aimed at helping employers understand their obligations and opportunities under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). [Read more]

Agencies Propose Strict 90-Day Waiting Period

SUNDAY, MARCH 24TH, 2013

Federal agencies continue to issue details on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). The latest cover eligibility waiting periods, employee notices and claims appeals regulations. [Read more]

Trusted Tools Can Help You Navigate PPACA

THURSDAY, MARCH 14TH, 2013

Need help wading through all those provisions and decisions related to the health care reform law? We have the top four resources that can put you on the right track and help you stay compliant. [Read more]

DOL Issues New FMLA Forms and Notice

MONDAY, MARCH 4TH, 2013

The U.S. Department of Labor has released revised model Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) forms to administer federal FMLA leave and a notice poster. [Read more]

Significant Changes for Health Care Providers, Health Plans, and Their Business Associates and Subcontractors in Final HIPAA Privacy Regulations

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH, 2013

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services published its long-awaited final privacy and security regulations under HIPAA. [Read more]

HHS Issues Proposed Rule on Exchange Liability

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27TH, 2013

The IRS has released proposed rule provides some information on how employers will be notified if an employee applies for a premium subsidy / tax credit and how an employer may appeal a determination of premium subsidy eligibility... [Read more]

IRS Proposes Regulations for Employer Penalty Under PPACA

SUNDAY, JANUARY 6TH, 2013

The IRS has released proposed regulations on the health care reform employer "shared responsibility" penalty provision. [Read more]

Correcting Mistakes Can Eliminate Fiduciary Liability

TUESDAY, JANUARY 1ST, 2013

Over the past decade, plan sponsors have become familiar with the voluntary correction programs offered by the IRS and Department of Labor, including the Service's Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System (EPCRS) and the DOL's... [Read more]

DOL Begins Auditing Group Health Plans for PPACA, GINA, Wellness

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27TH, 2012

The EBSA has updated its audit protocols to include a review of plans' compliance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), and wellness programs, in addition... [Read more]

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