Women’s Health Myths
Do you go online to learn about your health? You’re not alone. A recent Pew survey showed 72% of Internet users looked for health info online. And women are more […]
AN UPDATED SUMMARY OF BENEFITS AND COVERAGE FORM AND ANNUAL LIMITS WAIVERS
The agencies have released an updated Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) template that plans will need to use for 2014. The updated template has very few changes from the […]
Wellness Incentives and the Play or Pay Requirement
The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury have issued several updates that affect employer-sponsored group health plans. Wellness Incentives, HRAs, Minimum Value and Affordability The IRS […]
The Department of Labor Begins Auditing Group Health Plans for PPACA, GINA and Wellness Program Compliance
Employers that have had their group health plans audited by the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA, the arm of the U.S. Department of Labor that enforces Title I of ERISA) […]
Innovative Welcomes Stayce Godfrey-Smith To Our Team!
Stayce joined the Innovative team mid-April as a Benefits & Eligibility Specialist. Her extensive background in health and welfare administration will prove invaluable in her new role, as will her […]
COMPLIANCE ALERT! Important Transition Relief for Non-Calendar Year Plans
The January 1, 2014 effective date of the Pay-or-Play requirements under health care reform presents special issues for employers with non-calendar year plans. Prior to the release of the proposed […]
Innovative Is Proud To Support the Seventh Annual American Heart Association Go Red for Women Luncheon!
On Thursday April 11, 2013 Innovative attended the Go Red for Women Lunch Event at Lucien’s Manor in Berlin, New Jersey. Today, heart disease is STILL the #1 killer of […]
Essential Health Benefits, Minimum Essential Coverage, Minimum Value Coverage – What’s The Difference?
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) uses terms that sound alike for three very different things. Here’s a closer look at these terms, and when they’re used. Essential […]
Managing Seasonal Allergies
The Worst Offenders Seasonal allergy is caused by tree pollen in the early spring. During the late spring and early summer, the irritating pollen is usually from grasses. Weeds are […]
Employers, Do You Know What You Need To Do Before January 2014 To Comply With PPACA?
The provisions associated with health care reform pose many questions for employers, most importantly, what do I need to do and when? Here is a checklist of items to cross […]
