What Employers Need to Know about SCOTUS Hobby Lobby Ruling
On June 30, 2014 the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in a case generally referred to as the Hobby Lobby case. Hobby Lobby is a family-owned for-profit corporation. The […]
How Does the New Orientation Period Affect the 90-Day Waiting Period?
The DOL recently (June 25, 2014) issued additional regulations regarding an Orientation Period for Employers. This Orientation Period is meant to provide both employer and employees alike the opportunity to evaluate […]
Innovative Receives Rave Reviews Once Again!
Last Friday at Sullivan’s Steak House in King of Prussia, our Innovative team revealed the three greatest concerns of our market regarding PPACA at an educational seminar lunch event. In […]
The New Jersey Athletic Conference Board Invites Innovative As Their First Guest Speaker!
On Wednesday June 18th, Innovative’s Ryan Kastner, Employee Benefits Consultant, and Scott Agostini, Managing Director, were invited to speak at the NJAC (New Jersey Athletic Conference) semi-annual Board of Athletic […]
What Are The Final Regulations For PPACA’s Mandatory Reporting?
On September 5, 2013, the IRS issued proposed rules implementing the information reporting requirements under Code Sections 6056 and 6055. These proposed rules reflected a potential massive and duplicative amount […]
New Model COBRA Notices Should Be Used By Employers
The Department of Labor has published new model COBRA notices that reflect that coverage is available in the public health insurance exchanges and include information on special enrollment rights. Key […]
Highlights of the Patient Centered Outcomes (PCORI) Comparative Effectiveness Fee
Updated June 2014 The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee applies from 2012 to 2019. The fee is due based on plan/policy years ending on or after October 1, 2012, […]
Do You Have The Correct Form To File Your PCORI Fees?
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee is imposed on insurers and plan sponsors of self-insured group health plans, with plan years ending after September 30, 2012 and before October […]
Don’t Miss Our Next Seminar Lunch Event in King of Prussia!
PPACA Strategies- Innovative Solutions to Control Your Bottom Line With the passing of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, CEO’s and CFO’s have never paid more attention to employee […]
COMPLIANCE ALERT! Self-Funded Health Plans Must Obtain a Health Plan Identifier Number
To meet federal requirements large health plans must obtain a national health plan identifier number (HPID) by November 5, 2014. For this requirement, a large health plan is one with […]
