In a first step toward repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act (AHCA) May 4, 2017. On Thursday, June 22, 2017 Republican Senate leadership released a discussion draft bill,...
As our country’s lawmakers begin another phase of debate on health care reform legislation we wanted to assure you that we are closely monitoring the potential changes and resulting impact on our clients and the business community. As always we work with you for your...
Until recently, Employers have had guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor on the HIPAA nondiscrimination rules but have not known for sure if they were meeting all the requirements of the ADA and GINA concerning wellness programs. The final regulations, issued in...
Although the program has been around since 2007, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have issued a significantly greater number of notices to employers this year expecting assistance in determining if Medicare should be primary or secondary for specific...
It has become increasingly important for Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) to comprehend and familiarize themselves with Section 1411 notices from the Exchange/ Marketplace. When an ALE receives one of these notices, it means that one of their employees recently...
On December 16, 2015 the IRS released IRS Notice 2015-87 providing guidance on the employer-provided health coverage affordability test. The ACA provides that an individual may be eligible for a premium tax credit for coverage on the exchange if the cost of the...
