PPACA: Individual Grace Period
Effective Date for Individual Mandate Delayed For Some People On June 26, 2013 the IRS unexpectedly issued a notice that gives individuals who are eligible for coverage under an employer-sponsored […]
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Legally-Married Same-Sex Spouses Entitled to Federal Recognition and Lifts California Ban on Same-Sex Marriage
The United States Supreme Court has issued two decisions that expand same-sex marriage rights. In the first, United States v. Windsor, No. 12-307 (June 26, 2013), the Court ruled unconstitutional […]
The 2013 UBA Health Plan Benchmarking Survey Has Closed And The Winner Of The iPad Is…
THE WINNER IS: The Philadelphia Zoo!!! We had an overwhelming response to our 2013 UBA Health Plan Benchmarking Survey and we are happy to announce that we have randomly picked […]
Have You Made Any “Material Modifications” To Your Plan Since Your Last SBC Was Issued?
If a group health plan or health insurance issuer have made any material modification (during the plan year) in terms of the plan or coverage involved that’s not reflected in […]
COMPLIANCE ALERT!! Final “SHOP” Regulations Issued
On June 4, 2013, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”), issued final regulations implementing the provisions of the Affordable Care Act […]
PCORI Fee Due Date
By July 31, 2013, most issuers of health insurance policies and plan sponsors of self-insured health plans must pay a fee of $1 per covered life as a result of […]
PPACA: Certificates of Creditable Coverage
Affects all plans, whether fully insured, self-funded or grandfathered, and regardless of employer size, as of Jan. 1, 2015. Because pre-existing condition limitations will not be permitted after the start […]
AGENCIES ISSUE FINAL RULES ON WELLNESS PROGRAMS
On May 29, 2013 the Department of Health and Human Services, the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Labor jointly issued a final rule that addresses how wellness programs […]
Do You Know What The Summary Of Benefits & Coverage Requirements Are Under Health Care Reform?
A Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC) is required starting the first day of the first plan year after September 23, 2012, or the first day of the first open […]
COMPLIANCE ALERT! Employers Must Provide Notices Regarding Availability of Exchange Coverage
A provision of the 2010 health care reform law requires employers to provide notices, by March 1, 2013, to all employees regarding the availability of health coverage options through the […]
