SUPREME COURT LARGELY UPHOLDS PPACA
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the individual mandate and most of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). As expected, it was a close decision — 5-4 — […]
Innovative Sponsors A Mural Arts Program Trolley Tour July 25th!
With more than 3,000 murals on display throughout the city, Philadelphia’s often referred to as the “Mural Capital of the World.” After a special visit from Mural Arts Program founder […]
Compliance Alert! PREPARING FOR THE SUPREME COURT DECISION ON HEALTH CARE REFORM
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to publish its decision on the legality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, or PPACA (also called health care reform, HCR and […]
THE 2012 UBA HEALTH PLAN BENCHMARKING SURVEY HAS CLOSED AND THE WINNER OF THE NEW 32 GB IPAD IS…
THE WINNERS ARE: Herr Foods, Inc. and PREIT Services, LLC!!! Due to an overwhelming response to our 2012 UBA Health Plan Benchmarking Survey we are happy to announce that we […]
HHS Releases Guidance on Exchanges, Including Draft Exchange Blueprint and Rules for Federally Facilitated Exchanges and SHOPs
HHS has issued a flurry of guidance on Exchanges, including a draft blueprint for use by states establishing an Exchange, and an outline of the agency’s approach to implementing a […]
Final Regulations Address Individual Tax Credit for Coverage Purchased Through Exchange
The IRS has published final regulations addressing various aspects of the premium tax credit enacted as part of health care reform. The final regulations address a number of technical issues […]
HHS Makes Available Calculator to Assist in Preparing Coverage Examples for SBC
As indicated in recent agency FAQs regarding the summary of benefits and coverage (SBC) requirement under health care reform, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has made available […]
Borzi Announces Fee Disclosure Help for Participants
June 11, 2012 — Phyllis Borzi, assistant secretary for the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), announced tools to help participants understand fee disclosures. — In her retirement security newsletter for […]
Water Precautions for the Backcountry
On day hikes, safe drinking water usually isn’t an issue. You can carry what you need. But longer, overnight adventures are another story. When planning a camping trip, it is […]
