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Sending Secure Files through MyEnroll.com

Employers should pay attention when transmitting employee personal information over the internet. BAS makes it easy to afford the highest level of privacy and security ...
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Class Action Against IRS for HIPAA Violations

HIPAA lawsuits have the potential to reach everyone. It has been reported that the IRS is being sued over allegations that its agents stole health records of 10 million ...
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Health Care Wizard Helps Employers Analyze Insurance Costs

Small business owners have a new tool to analyze health care reform and explore different health insurance options available to them.
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New Jersey Leave for Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Beginning October 1, 2013, New Jersey employers with 25 or more employees will be required to offer 20 days of job-protected leave to employees who are victims of ...
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Question of the Week

  • mroshkoff@basusa.com
  • 29.08.2013
Q.- We have an employee who was not enrolled in our health coverage, but we are now terminating his employment. Does he need to receive a COBRA notice?
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COBRA Plan Renewal Dates

BAS’ Cobra Control Services (CCS) advises COBRA continuants about a company’s premium changes when renewal amounts are timely communicated to CCS. It is important to ...
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Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights as Framework for Consumer Data ...

The White House’s Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights- Consumer Data Privacy in a Networked World: A Framework for Protecting Privacy and Promoting Innovation the Global ...
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Department of Labor Offers Webcast Addressing Health Care Reform

Years after the passing of the Affordable Care Act, there is still confusion over the application of health care reform. The Department of Labor has been attempting to ...
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IRS Issues Final Regulations on Reimbursements for Meals and ...

The IRS released final regulations addressing the tax implications of work related expense reimbursements. Proposed regulations were issued last year, and the final ...
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Question of the Week

  • mroshkoff@basusa.com
  • 22.08.2013
Q.- I ordered Nexium over the Internet and it was shipped to me from France. It was much less expensive to buy the drug abroad. May I get reimbursed for the cost of my ...
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Easy Access to FSA Claim Forms

BAS offers tools to make the Flexible Spending Account reimbursement process easy for employees.
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Tools to Understand HIPAA

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has developed tools to help consumers understand the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ...
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HHS Provides Online Training for Brokers and Agents

The Department of Health and Human Services has announced that agents and brokers who want to operate within the Health Insurance Exchanges (Marketplaces) may now ...
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Obesity Claimed as a Disability

In June of this year, the American Medical Association (AMA) officially classified obesity as a disease. The decision was not clear-cut, as opponents argued that obesity ...
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Question of the Week

  • mroshkoff@basusa.com
  • 15.08.2013
Q.- An employee received a COBRA Initial Rights Notice when he first enrolled in our health plan. He is now adding his 15 year old son to coverage. Do we have to send ...
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Document Destruction Mishap Causes HIPAA Breach

Another HIPAA violation brings to light the importance of selecting a reliable document destruction vendor. Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth had to notify ...
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Number of Employees for Health Care Reform Requirements

Even with the delay in the application of the shared responsibility/pay or play penalty under health care reform, employers should begin to take stock of their ...
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Employers Should Pay Attention to Offer Letters and Noncompetes

Many employers attempt to place restrictions on employees as to their ability to compete during and after employment. The validity of noncompetition agreements is often ...
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Question of the Week

  • mroshkoff@basusa.com
  • 08.08.2013
Q.- My wife is not covered under my health plan because she has her own coverage through her employer. May I submit her medical expenses for reimbursement through my ...
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COBRA Election Frequently Asked Questions

BAS’ Cobra Control Services, LLC (CCS) strives to make the COBRA administration process easy for both administrators and COBRA continuants. The following Frequently ...
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COBRA Election Frequently Asked Questions

BAS’ Cobra Control Services, LLC (CCS) strives to make the COBRA administration process easy for both administrators and COBRA continuants. The following Frequently ...
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Retiree Records and Death Master File Comparison Services

Employers have a financial interest in confirming that only eligible employees and/or retirees are receiving benefits under their plans. It is often difficult for ...
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Large X-Ray Theft is HIPAA Breach

The Henry Ford Health System in Michigan has reported its fourth HIPAA privacy breach in four years.
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PHI May Be Disclosed as Part of Exchange Coverage Determination

According to a report from the Ways and Means Committee of the United States House of Representatives, state, federal and local agencies, along with insurers, will ...
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Updated Guidance from the EEOC

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued revised documents explaining how the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to four disabilities:
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Question of the Week

  • mroshkoff@basusa.com
  • 01.08.2013
Q.- I hear that health plans have to pay a new fee each year called the PCORI research fee. Does that fee apply to our health plan or our health FSA?
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