by Jim Beatrice | January 16, 2014 | Wellness at Work
Kentucky Attorney General, Jack Conway, announced today at the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce the availability of $32 million to go towards substance abuse treatment and recovery programs, educational programs, and enforcement throughout the... by Geralyn Isler | November 15, 2013 | Employee Benefits
On October 31, IRS and Treasury issued new guidance (Notice 2013-71) that modifies the “use it or lose it” rule that applies to health flexible spending arrangements (“FSAs”). Under this guidance, employers can now allow employees to carry over... by Geralyn Isler | November 15, 2013 | Employee Benefits, Health Care Reform, Medicare & Individual
With the rollout of mandated changes to health plans beginning in January, many consumers found themselves receiving letters explaining that their coverage would be canceled and need to be replaced with a qualified health plan. For employer sponsored plans, this... by Jim Beatrice | September 30, 2013 | Business Benefit News, Employee Benefits, Health Care Reform, Medicare & Individual
WCPO features an article in their Money section online, where Business Benefits’ Geralyn Isler is quoted sharing a strategy of employers exploring their options before January 1, 2014. Scott Guenther of Adams Stepner Woltermann & Dusing is also...September 27, 2013 | Employee Benefits, Health Care Reform, Medicare & Individual, Recommended Articles
Perhaps it is time that we lower the volume on the Affordable Care Act debate. The ACA is here. It will significantly impact nearly every American who is not covered under Medicare. Some of us will find our rates much higher; some of us will find that our... by Geralyn Isler | September 4, 2013 | Employee Benefits, Health Care Reform, Recommended Articles
The Affordable Care Act requires all employers who are subject to FLSA to provide to all employees a notice of the Health Insurance Marketplace (a.k.a. Exchange) per the U.S. Department of Labor, Technical Release 2013-02, by October 1, 2013 and to all new... by Jim Beatrice | August 13, 2013 | Business Benefit News, Employee Benefits, Health Care Reform, Medicare & Individual, Recommended Articles
By now most everyone in the U.S. is aware they must sign up for health coverage that meets new minimum standards according to the Affordable Care Act by January 1, 2014. (Open Enrollment begins on October 1, 2013.) Seniors enrolled in Medicare will keep... by Christopher Spicker | August 13, 2013 | Employee Benefits, Health Care Reform, Recommended Articles
With 2014 rapidly approaching, Business Benefits Insurance Solutions is ready to assist your firm in navigating the significant pricing and medical plan changes resulting from the Affordable Care Act. Many small employers (less than 51 employees) are currently taking... by Jim Beatrice | July 5, 2013 | Employee Benefits
I found this article to be a good summary of the recent Supreme Court decision on DOMA, what employers need to think about, and the potential impact on benefit practices. The article is titled, “DOMA Decision Raises as many Questions as Answers”... by Jim Beatrice | July 2, 2013 | Employee Benefits, Health Care Reform, Recommended Articles
Mark Mazur, Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy at the U.S. Department of Treasury, announced in a blog post this afternoon that the Employer Mandate “Play or Pay” provision of the Affordable Care Act will be delayed one year. There are two...
