Category: "Compliance"
09/22/17
10:31:00 pm, by MedBen5 , 274 words,
Categories: Security, Third party administration, Compliance, MedBen Employees
Categories: Security, Third party administration, Compliance, MedBen Employees
Fraker, Crain Moderate SPBA Conference Sessions
MedBen Vice President of Compliance & Chief Privacy Officer Caroline Fraker was among the session moderators at the Society of Professional Benefit Administrators (SPBA) Fall Conference on September 13-15, 2017. Fraker has served as a SPBA board… more »
07/27/17
When Using Wellness Technology, Follow the Rules
FitBits and other wearable fitness trackers are popular incentives for worksite wellness programs, but employers need to exercise caution about how data from these devices is used, according to new rules from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission… more »
03/26/17
AHCA Withdrawal Leave Lingering Questions about Health Care Reform's Future
On March 24, House Speaker Paul Ryan pulled the American Health Care Act (AHCA) ‒ the vaunted replacement to Obamacare ‒ from the floor, lacking the votes to pass the bill. So what happens next? And what can employers do to let their voices… more »
02/26/17
Capping Tax-Deductible Employer Health Coverage a Bad Idea, Says Fraker
Earlier this month, House Republican leaders released an outline of their plan to replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The outline doesn't indicate how the plan would be paid for, but one frequently cited GOP funding suggestion ‒ capping the tax… more »
01/05/17
Federal Judge Halts a Portion of the ACA’s Section 1557 Regulations
Over the past few months, MedBen has provided information to our clients about the ramifications and compliance requirements of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA's) Section 1557 regulations, which prohibits employers and organizations (covered entities)… more »
12/27/16
03:49:00 pm, by MedBen5 , 311 words,
Categories: Health Care Reform, Taxes, Compliance, Employer Mandate
Categories: Health Care Reform, Taxes, Compliance, Employer Mandate
ACA Uncertainty Troubles Employers; MedBen Compliance Ready to Help
With all the talk these days about repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA), it's little wonder that its uncertain future troubles many businesses. But as health care reform is potentially "re-reformed," the MedBen Compliance team will be… more »
12/22/16
ERISA Electronic Distribution Summary Available from MedBen
Since its inception, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (or ERISA), as amended, has required employers and plan administrators to provide certain information and documentation to group health plan participants and beneficiaries. These… more »
07/08/16
05:34:00 pm, by MedBen5 , 349 words,
Categories: Wellness, Health Plan Management, Health Care Reform, Preventive care, Compliance
Categories: Wellness, Health Plan Management, Health Care Reform, Preventive care, Compliance
ACA Preventive Care Compliance Doesn't Stop with New Recommendations
Recently, we discussed here how MedBen helps to keep self-funded, non-grandfathered plans compliant with new preventive care requirements under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). However, it's not enough to just monitor new recommendations — we also… more »