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On Jan. 28th, President Biden issued an executive order creating a special enrollment period (SEP) from Feb. 15 – May 15.
Join Flex University and Bright Health's Illinois Broker Manager, Jaizon Plaga, for a virtual product refresher training to get you ready for this new SEP, including:
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 was signed into law on December 27, 2020. As part of the law, a new stimulus package was included that impacts Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care FSAs).
Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) have been on a roller coaster the past five years. Some laws and regulations have limited the types of HRAs that an employer can offer whereas other laws and regulations have created new HRA options for employers to offer. Below is a summary of the types of HRAs employers can offer to employees.
As a result of regulations supplementing the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employers were limited to offering 3 types of HRAs.
Offer an Affordable Group Medical Products to an Untapped Market
Everyone wants health insurance, but not everyone can afford it or they might not have access to quality coverage. Some employers struggle with the offer requirements related to the Employer Mandate, or they have employees--such as part-time or 1099 workers--who are not eligible for traditional benefits.
That flu shot you're providing to employees. Are you offering it as a benefit to COBRA beneficiaries? Because you should be.
While COBRA is conceptually easy to understand, it is tactically more challenging to administer. Many employers are unaware that certain benefits are subject to COBRA. On the other hand, some employers are offering COBRA in situations which they don't have to because of a misunderstanding of the law.
Over the years, HSAs have been touted as a way to pay for out-of-pocket medical expenses with tax-free dollars. However, recently HSAs have been making headlines as an alternative to 401(k) plans and other retirement plans.
This does not apply to all employers. Please read full article below for details.
2018 ACA Reporting Deadlines are Approaching
It’s that time of year where applicable large employers (ALEs) and certain other employers need to focus on completing their reporting obligations required under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Here are some helpful tips and reminders.
Using a debit card just got a whole lot easier!
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandates that all Americans have health insurance or pay a penalty. If you’re an American, just look to the mirror to see who’s going to be affected.
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