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BAS Completes Annual HIPAA Training

All employees of Benefit Allocation Systems, LLC have completed a refresher HIPAA and anti-fraud training course.
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BAS Call Center Services

BAS’ Client Services agents are dedicated to providing a high level of support on a wide range of benefits administration needs.
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Question of the Week

  • BAS
  • 30.08.2018
Q.- We employed 10 full time employees and 5 part time employees at the end of 2017. In July 2018, we hired our 20th full time employee. In August, an employee who was ...
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DOL Directives on EEO Compliance and Religious Freedom Protection

The United States Department of Labor recently announced two new policy directives for federal contractors. The directives focus on ensuring equal employment opportunity ...
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BAS Life Event Module

BAS helps employers review life event requests to determine if a mid-year change can be made under the plan.
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FBI Warns About Internet of Things

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released an article describing the risks associated with Internet-connected devices. These devices, such as home security ...
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Question of the Week

  • BAS
  • 16.08.2018
Q.- We have a 7/1 FSA plan year. An employee elected to participate in the health FSA, but she did not realize she was ineligible since her husband’s health plan ...
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Life Changes and Benefit Choices

Benefits offered to employees through a Code section 125 cafeteria plan must follow certain rules to maintain a tax-favored status. The IRS allows employees to pay for ...
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Password Retrieval Process

BAS’ new “Retrieve Password” process requires the user to enter his or her “User Name” to reset the password.
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Small Business Security Planning

The government has resources to help smaller-sized businesses with security compliance.
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Question of the Week

  • BAS
  • 09.08.2018
Q.- Can sunscreen be reimbursed from a health flexible spending account plan?
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Worker Records Required under FLSA

Employers subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) must keep records for each non-exempt worker. The records must include accurate information about the employee, ...
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Question of the Week

  • BAS
  • 02.08.2018
Q.- Do we have to offer COBRA to an employee who we know is moving overseas? She won’t be able to use our health coverage since we only offer HMOs.
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Exemption to Overtime Rule for Seasonal Federal Workers

As people enjoy the summer months visiting federal parks and other landmarks, many don’t think about the people working at those destinations. Last month, the President ...
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Account Details for COBRA

Cobra Control Services (CCS) provides easy and affordable COBRA and continuation of coverage administration. CCS also makes it simple to review and monitor individuals ...
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IRS Provides Steps for Tax Professionals to Protect Data

The IRS issued guidance on steps that tax professionals should take to protect their computers, email and taxpayer data. Non-tax professionals can learn from the ...
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