by Lee Arkenau | September 20, 2023 | Medicare & Individual
The rules for determining your Medicare effective date have recently changed. Previously, if you applied for Medicare any time during the month in which you turn 65, your effective date would have been the first of the month in which you turned 65. Now, your effective... by Geralyn Isler | September 19, 2023 | Employee Benefits, Employer Guidance, Health Care Reform, Recommended Articles
In a recent Notice the IRS announced another decreased percentage that will be used to determine whether employees’ share of their 2024 premiums are considered affordable for purposes of the employer mandate. Applicable Large Employers, for the 2024 plan year,... by Angel Carrier | September 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Employers who provide prescription drug coverage to those who are or may become eligible for Medicare Part D, must notify both plan members and CMS on whether the coverage provided is deemed “creditable” or “non-creditable” per the Medicare Modernization Act (MMA) of...August 23, 2023 | Business Benefit News
Gary Beatrice’s legacy continues to grow through a new award named in his memory. The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will be announcing the winner of the Gary Beatrice Regional Youth Leadership Award during their celebration at the Newport Aquarium on August... by Angel Carrier | June 7, 2023 | Employee Benefits, Health Care Reform, Recommended Articles
What is the PCORI Fee? The Affordable Care Act established the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to explore the effectiveness, risks and benefits of medical treatments. The fees were originally scheduled to be collected for plan years and policy...