News Posts in Category: Employee Benefits

Prohibition on Surprise Billing

by Geralyn Isler | January 8, 2021 | Employee Benefits, Health Care Reform, Recommended Articles

Beginning in 2022 certain non-network providers, high cost air ambulances and ancillary providers for emergency services will be prohibited from balance billing for surprise services without consent. The law applies to group health plans and health insurance carriers in the individual and group markets .

Transparency In Coverage Rule

by Geralyn Isler | December 18, 2020 | Employee Benefits, Health Care Reform, Recommended Articles

In the Fall of 2020, the Transparency in Coverage final rules were issued. The Final Rule establishes requirements for the disclosure on group health plans and health insurers in the individual and group markets with the objective of putting health care price information in the hands of consumers.

COVID-19 and Employee Benefits

by Geralyn Isler | August 10, 2020 | Employee Benefits, Employer Guidance, Insurance Company News, Recommended Articles

As we approach cold and flu season, the nation and the economy are still combating the affects of the COVID-19 pandemic. As with any public health issue, the insurance carriers work with and follow the guidance and protocols issued by the Centers for Disease Control...

The 2021 Affordability Safe Harbor

by Geralyn Isler | July 30, 2020 | Employee Benefits, Employer Guidance, Health Care Reform

In a recent Notice the IRS announced the adjusted percentage that will be used to determine whether employees' share of their 2021 premiums are considered affordable for purposes of the employer mandate. Applicable Large Employers, for the 2021 plan year, will...

COVID-19 Relief for Section 125 Cafeteria Plans

by Jim Beatrice | May 29, 2020 | Employee Benefits, Employer Guidance, Recommended Articles

The IRS released two notices (2020-29 & 2020-33) providing relief on cafeteria plan election rules and increasing the allowed health FSA carryover. These notices are not an employer requirement, rather options to consider. Keep in mind that if you want to adopt...

PCORI Fee – Due July 31st

by Angel Carrier | May 22, 2020 | Employee Benefits, Health Care Reform, Recommended Articles

What is the PCORI Fee? The Affordable Care Act established the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to explore the effectiveness, risks and benefits of medical treatments. The fees were originally scheduled to be collected for plan years and policy...

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