Thursday, March 28, 2019 Health care costs continue to rise, which means employers need to take every opportunity to lower expenses. One strategy is to employ referenced-based pricing (RBP). RBP enables employers to set limits on certain medical services, shifting the cost-analysis burden onto employees. How it Works READ MORE >>
Thursday, January 24, 2019 HSAs, HRAs, and HFSAs: What Employers and Employees Need to Know to Ensure Compliance HRCI* & SHRM** Pre-Approved Join us for a webinar on Jan 30, 2019 at 2:00 PM EST. Health plan deductibles, premiums and other out-of-pocket healthcare expenses are continuously on the rise. READ MORE >>
Sunday, December 9, 2018 Improve Your 2019 Compliance Outlook - Tips, Tricks & the Dirty Dozen HRCI* & SHRM** Pre-Approved Webinar READ MORE >>
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
HRA Expansion – New Regulations to Expand HRA Use
The Departments (IRS, DOL, and HHS) have jointly proposed regulations in response to President Trump's executive order directing the agencies to consider regulations or guidance that would expand the availability and permitted use ... READ MORE >>
Thursday, October 11, 2018 What are the current employee benefit issues in Washington? HRCI & SHRM Pre-Approval Pending Join us for a free webinar on October 23, 2018 at 3:00pm EST Please join AssuredPartners and our guest presenters, Scott Sinder, Esq. and Kate Jensen, Esq. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 J-Codes: Your Healthcare Plan's Biggest Enemy Join us for a free webinar on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 2pm HRCI* & SHRM** Pre-Approved “J-Codes” and “medical specialty pharmacy” claims are going to be one of the top two procedure categories in terms of cost within your health plan. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
House Passes Enhanced HSA Bills
In late July the House of Representatives adopted two healthcare bills that, among other things, allow for more flexibility surrounding how healthcare consumers can spend their savings for medical related expenses, including expanding how Health Savings... READ MORE >>
Thursday, August 9, 2018
Open Enrollment for HR
Open Enrollment can be a stressful time of year, but being prepared can help eliminate stress. To have a successful open enrollment period for your employees, make sure appropriate preparations are handled prior to the start of meetings, that you are read... READ MORE >>
Friday, July 27, 2018 PCORI Important Information The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires insurance issuers and sponsors of self-insured health plans to pay Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Fees (PCORI). The PCORI fees apply for plan years ending on or after October 1, 2012, but do not apply for plan years ending on or after October 1, 2019. READ MORE >>
Thursday, July 26, 2018 Filing Requirements The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) requires the plan administrator of certain ERISA plans to file an "annual report" with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) containing specific plan information. The Form 5500 and related schedules satisfy that requirement. READ MORE >>
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