Published October 2009 Flexible Spending Accounts are an additional benefit provided by employers for employees to cover the costs of medical expenses that are not reimbursed by insurance. In addition to being a great benefit for employees, an FSA plan can also produce cost savings for the employer as well. Ever heard of a benefit […]
Published October 2009 With the costs of health care constantly rising, businesses are feeling the impact of devoting more of their resources to healthcare spending. Consequently, employers are looking for new and different ways to control these costs which causes some employers to change health care plans almost every year. One of the alternatives employers […]
Published September 2009 Updated I-9 Employer Guide The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services employer guide M-274 has been updated to reflect the changes to Form I-9. Click this link to view our July article that explains some of the changes and recent audits. You can obtain a copy of the USCIS I-9 Employer Guide at […]
Published September 2009 Influenza is a seasonal virus that strikes as early as October, but usually influenza illnesses peak in January or February. On average, every year in the United States 5% to 20% of the population gets the flu, with the possibility of more this year because of the increased threat of the H1N1 […]
Published September 2009 With the highest level of unemployment in the United States in 25 years, increasing numbers of Americans are turning to Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) for health care coverage during these trying times. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was signed into effect in February and brought with it […]
Published August 2009 The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) approved by Congress on February 13, 2009 and signed into law by the President on February 17, 2009, makes a number of modifications to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regarding privacy and security rules. The legislative changes that affect HIPAA […]
Published August 2009 As healthcare costs rise, employers are looking for resources and solutions to help control these costs. Dependent Verification, otherwise known as an eligibility audit, is one way to help defer costs. Last week Detroit Public Schools released a savings of $2.1 million a year in health care coverage cost. This was a […]
Published August 2009 Is capping Flexible Spending Accounts in the future? While there has been a lot of press and focus surrounding healthcare reform, little has been written about the probable impact on Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). During the last several months BASIC has paid close attention to healthcare reform activities, specifically the FSA proposals […]
Published August 2009 Fifty years of combined Human Resources experience and open lines of communication with the Department of Labor gives our clients a key advantage when it comes to FMLA administration. With his vast knowledge and practical experience, Dave McDaniel, one of our FMLA consultants, is often called upon to provide much needed guidance […]
Published July 2009 These days, many employers are confused about their responsibilities when hiring new employees. The confusion stems from a requirement involving I-9s (Employment Eligibility Verification forms) for newly hired employees. Employers are rightfully confused. The old and new forms look almost identical and to add to the confusion there have been multiple delays. […]
