FAQ Released: Final Regulations Issued on Whistleblowing for Self-Funded Health Care Plans
Impacts all self-funded plans beginning April 2013 PPACA prohibits employers (including insurers) from retaliating against an employee for reporting possible violations of PPACA to his employer or to the government, […]
The “Set Sail: Samaritan Celebration of Life Gala” Was A Great Success Once Again!
The Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice Annual Gala took place Saturday February 23rd with a “Cruise” theme, complete with music, dancing, gambling, auction, and of course, great food! Kathy Orr, CBS […]
Terriann Scheduled to Speak about Health Care Reform at Tri-State HRMA’s 27th Annual Conference
Since the election in November, Terriann Procida has been educating employers about Health Care Reform, specifically the new Play or Pay regulation. Do you know what you need to do […]
Do You Monitor Your 3(38) Adviser?
If you don’t, maybe you should. Many people mistakenly assume that when they hire a 3(38) they no longer have to worry about any fiduciary responsibility. They are wrong. While […]
PPACA’s “Affordability” Requirement is Clarified by the IRS
The IRS finalized a rule that clarified that the health coverage “affordability” requirement (that an employee’s premium contribution not exceed 9.5 percent of household income) under the Patient Protection and […]
Innovative Benefit Planning Welcomes Ryan Kastner to the Team!
We are pleased to announce the addition of Ryan Kastner to the Innovative team. Ryan is a graduate from the Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University in Maryland. As […]
PPACA Update: Women’s Preventive Services
Proposed rules that would make it simpler for religious organizations and religious-affiliated not-for-profit organizations like hospitals and schools that have a religious objection to providing contraceptive services were released by […]
PPACA Update: Minimum Essential Coverage
On Feb. 1, 2013, HHS and the IRS issued two proposed regulations that provide details on the individual shared responsibility requirement. PPACA requires that non-exempt individuals obtain “minimum essential coverage” […]
PPACA Update: IRS Issues Final Regulation on Tax Credits
On Feb. 1, 2013, the IRS issued a final regulation that provides the long awaited answer of whether family members of an employee who has access to affordable self-only coverage […]
HRA Restrictions Under PPACA
Because PPACA prohibits annual dollar limits on essential health benefits, HRAs that are not integrated with other group health coverage (usually a major medical plan) will not be permitted after […]
