Preventive Benefit Changes
and Your Health Plan
 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) requires most group health plans that are not "grandfathered" to cover certain evidence-based preventive services with no copayments or cost-sharing. This includes screenings, check-ups and patient counseling to prevent illnesses, disease or other health problems.Read on for details. |
401(k) Basics: Nondiscrimination Testing
 Test anxiety isn't just for students. The words "nondiscrimination testing" can strike fear into even the bravest of benefit administrators. What is nondiscrimination testing, why is it necessary, and how can you avoid it? Read on for details.
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Healthcare Reform Puts Limits
on Limited Benefit Plans
 Although limited benefit medical plans (also called "mini-medical" plans) have existed for nearly 30 years, healthcare reform is likely to bring about their demise by 2014, unless the law is changed or repealed. If your organization currently offers a limited benefit plan, here's what you need to know now...and what to look for in 2014. Read on for details. |
Apply For Retiree Coverage Subsidy
Before It's Too Late!
The Affordable Care Act provided $5 billion in financial assistance to employers to help them maintain coverage for early retirees age 55 and older who are not yet eligible for Medicare. Read on for details. |
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This Just In...
The U.S. Department of Labor has increased enforcement against employers that delay or fail to forward employee contributions to benefit plans.
Read on for details.
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