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Are You Sure That Your Health Plan is Affordable

WebThe affordability percentage for 2018 is lower than 2017. Is the health plan you offer your full-time employees still affordable?

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It's All In The Wrists

WebA federal court in New York recently denied a summary judgment motion in a workplace injury case that once more highlights how social media can play a role in all …

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OSHA Issues COVID-19 Standard to Protect Healthcare Workers

WebWritten by: Laura D. Caty & Dan E. Burke The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on …

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HHS “Clarifies” Regulations to Establish New Out-of-Pocket …

WebAs a matter of course, it seems that any change HHS may make to something as important as a health plan’s cost-sharing requirements would be loud and …

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Let the Planning Begin: IRS Releases HSA and HDHP Limits for 2020

WebWhile it may be early to be thinking about next year for some, others are already knee deep in making health plan changes for 2020. For those that like to get a …

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Health Plan Continuation for Those Taking EPSLA or EFMLEA

WebThe DOL's temporary regulations concerning the EPSLA require employers to continue an employee’s group health plan coverage during the protected leave

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Art and Health Care

WebWell-being — that’s the theme of the UC Health Women’s Center Art Show that runs through the end of 2015. The Show and the Center recognize in visual art an …

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New Coronavirus Legislation Impacts Health Plans, Too.

WebAs discussed in our other coronavirus related blog posts, new legislation intended to ease the economic consequences stemming from the novel coronavirus …

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If it Seems Too Good to be True – IRS Notice on Minimum Value …

WebLyndsey Barnett In order to avoid the pay or play penalties, employers must provide a plan that provides “minimum value.” A minimum value plan does not have to …

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The Clock Runs Out on Employers Reimbursing Individual …

WebChris Allesse. The IRS has taken a hard position on employer payment plans under the ACA, and now the time is up for small employers to comply. An employer …

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Good News Tax Guidance for Post-Windsor Era of Cafeteria Plans, …

WebTom Breitenbach. The IRS issued Notice 2014-1 this past Monday to basically confirm what most practitioners assumed would be the favorable tax treatment …

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Is Your Wellness Program Showing Symptoms of Non-Compliance

WebJacklyn McGlothlin In August, the EEOC effectively ended its silence regarding wellness programs when it filed suit against Wisconsin-based Orion Energy …

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Departments Get Specific About Contraceptive Coverage in New …

WebChris Allesee. As a parent, I have learned the value of providing very specific directions. For example, if I tell my 3-year old to get her “shoes” to go play in the park, …

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Excepted Benefits Update

WebChris Allesee The Departments of Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Resources have been busy lately in the field of excepted benefits, which have the luxury …

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Could the Design of Your Health FSA be Exposing You to an Excise …

WebLyndsey Barnett. In December, we discussed why it is so important after the ACA for health FSA plans to be “excepted benefits.” In that blog post, we talked about …

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Advocate Health Shows How A Breach is Like Bad News

Webby Jamie Scott Of course a HIPAA breach is bad news for any covered entity, but when there are three breaches in a row, it’s not just bad news – it’s a pattern.

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A NYE Injunction Blocking Section 1557 Enforcement

WebWhile many of us were in our party hats waiting for the ball to drop, a federal judge in Texas was issuing a decision in Franciscan Alliance v. Burwell granting a …

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Veterans Initiative

WebVeterans Initiative. Graydon Veterans Initiative provides pro bono and discounted veterans legal services in a wide range of practice areas. Our mission is to elevate the veteran …

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"Just A Link In Your Chain"

WebThe title of this post is, of course, taken from the classic Aretha Franklin song. But if you’re a blogger, it is not foolish to include links to back up your opinions. A recent New York …

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HONEST ABE AND THE BIRTHER ISSUE

WebBy Jack Greiner. Two events in my life recently have made me think more about Donald Trump’s “birther” charges than I might otherwise. The first reason the …

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Leased Copiers Cost Plan $1.2 Million

WebJamie Scott One challenge to keeping health information private as required under HIPAA is in knowing all of the places where it is stored in paper form or electronically. HHS just …

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