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Proposed Federal Paid Leave – American Families Plan
President Biden's American Family Plan would offer 12 weeks of…
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Special 60-Day Enrollment Period in the Marketplace for COBRA Participants
Important Notice Regarding COBRA Continuation Coverage and Health…
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If someone voluntarily disenrolls in COBRA during open enrollment, are they eligible for subsidies in the Individual Marketplace?
During Marketplace open enrollment, a person can voluntarily…
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What is the out-of pocket limits for 2015?
For 2015, please be aware that there will two different out-of-pocket…
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The Heartbleed Bug: Is your information protected?
One of the largest internet security threats in history…
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Employers: Are You Ready for Expansion of Overtime Requirements?
On March 13, President Obama directed the U.S. Department…
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Maintain Compliance and Save Time with BASIC COBRA
Let our COBRA experts help you avoid costly compliance…
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IRS Guidance on How Health FSA Carryover Affects Eligibility for HSA Contributions
The IRS released a memorandum on March 28, 2014 that confirms…
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How are Seasonal Employees Defined?
Q. My client employs employees for eight to nine months each…
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Unique Wellness Programs
Large companies have widely believed that technology is an important…
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New Rules Ease Limits on Dental, Vision Plans
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) specifically sets aside certain…
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Smart Hiring: Time for a Refresher Course?
Have you ever hired the wrong person? Maybe the bad decision…
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Summary of the 90-day Waiting Period Limitation
On February 20, the Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health…
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COBRA for HRAs – A Plan for Determining COBRA Premiums
Under COBRA law, when a covered individual loses coverage…
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Healthcare a Hotbed of Consumer Data Breaches
According to the Experian report, “2014 Data Breach Industry…
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'Tis the time of year
As the snow starts to fly here in the Midwest, our four legged…
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Americans with Disability Act As Amended
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is one of the most…
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Ensuring your SPD's are ERISA Compliant
As one of the most important documents for participants' employees…
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New Guidelines for Mental Health Benefits
Mental health benefits and medical health benefits need to be…
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Supreme Court to Decide Contested Payroll Tax Issue
At long last, the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to resolve a…
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Are You a Strategic or Tactical Manager?
From the Desk of Dave Tomko, owner - The Growth Coach of West…
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