What is the difference between a furlough and a layoff and how does ...
- BAS
- 26.03.2020
- COBRA
A “furlough” is generally an employer-forced temporary leave of absence after which an employee is expected to return to active employment. The individual is still ...
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Question of the Week
- BAS
- 26.03.2020
- Covid
Q.- My employer offers a debit card with my health FSA. May I use the card to purchase pain relief medicine?
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Tips for Keeping Your Work from Home Secure
- BAS
- 26.03.2020
- MyEnroll360 Security
With much of the workforce now working remotely, it’s a good time to remind employees of maintaining good security practices. Cyber criminals have tools to capitalize on ...
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Cobra Control Services Provides Easy and Cost-Effective COBRA ...
- BAS
- 26.03.2020
- MyEnroll360 Feature
BAS’ Cobra Control Services (CCS) COBRA administration solution provides best-practices processes and reliability to help you comply with federal COBRA and state ...
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Form 1094-B/C Transmission Due Next Week
- BAS
- 26.03.2020
- Health Care Reform (ACA)
Even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers must remember their Affordable Care Act (ACA) obligations. Form 1094-B/C must be transmitted to the IRS by March ...
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Dependent Care FSA COVID-19 Considerations for Employers
- BAS
- 25.03.2020
- HR & Benefits Compliance
With the change to remote work and the closure of day care facilities, many employees will no longer be able to use funds in a Dependent Care FSA. A Dependent Care FSA ...
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Health Care FSA COVID-19 Considerations for Employers
- BAS
- 25.03.2020
- HR & Benefits Compliance
With the life-altering changes brought about by COVID-19, many employees are not able to incur services for dental, vision and other medical needs. Employees may have ...
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ACA Full-Time Status Even When Work Hours Reduced
- BAS
- 19.03.2020
- Health Care Reform (ACA)
Employers are facing difficult decisions as COVID-19 impacts business operations. Some employers are considering the possibility of office closings, workforce ...
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Some COVID-19 Tracking Maps Infect Computers
- BAS
- 19.03.2020
- MyEnroll360 Security
Many health and research organizations have created useful dashboards that keep track of the spread of COVID-19. Security experts have found that hackers are using some ...
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Emergency Contacts in MyEnroll360
- BAS
- 19.03.2020
- MyEnroll360 Feature
MyEnroll360 offers employers a feature for employees to maintain their Emergency Contacts. This free enhancement provides useful information for employers in the event ...
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Question of the Week
Q.- One of our health FSA participants submitted a receipt for 250 large bottles of contact lens solution. He is probably worried about a shortage during the coronavirus ...
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Don’t Forget COBRA Requirements for COVID-19 Layoffs
- BAS
- 19.03.2020
- HR & Benefits Compliance
Employers are facing difficult decisions as COVID-19 impacts business operations. Some employers are considering office closings, workforce reductions, temporary layoffs ...
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IRS Guidance Against Identity Theft
- BAS
- 12.03.2020
- MyEnroll360 Security
The IRS has identified five steps taxpayers can take to protect against identity theft. According to the IRS, tax-based identity theft occurs when someone uses a ...
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Mass Email Manager for Contacting Employees
- BAS
- 12.03.2020
- MyEnroll360 Feature
BAS recognizes an employer’s ongoing need to send information to its diverse employee population. Sometimes, an employer needs to communicate with subset employees and ...
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Question of the Week
Q.- May I use funds in my HRA to pay COBRA premiums? I know premiums are not eligible to be reimbursed from a health FSA.
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Coronavirus and Employer FMLA
- BAS
- 12.03.2020
- HR & Benefits Compliance
The Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor has frequently asked questions addressing COVID-19 and the Family and Medical Leave Act. If an employee misses ...
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U.S. Supreme Court to Review ACA
- BAS
- 12.03.2020
- Health Care Reform (ACA)
The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear two petitions on the constitutionality of the individual mandate of the Affordable Care Act. The individual mandate ...
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Employee Questions About 1095 Forms
Full time employees and employees with health coverage should have received Form 1095-B and/or C by March 2, 2020. While individuals are no longer penalized for not ...
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Identity Theft Central
- BAS
- 05.03.2020
- MyEnroll360 Security
The IRS released “Identity Theft Central,” a section of its website that provides information on identity theft and data security. The site provides information on how ...
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ACA Reports in MyEnroll360
- BAS
- 05.03.2020
- MyEnroll360 Feature
MyEnroll360 provides a central location for Affordable Care Act (ACA) data collection reports. Most reports are available to both Master Administrators and Location ...
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Question of the Week
Q.- I am becoming entitled to Medicare because of disability. I have determined that Medicare Part B and D will not benefit me and I will only keep Part A (Hospital ...
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New Form I-9
- BAS
- 05.03.2020
- HR & Benefits Compliance
A new version of the I-9 employment eligibility verification form has been issued and should be used when hiring new employees. Form I-9 is used to confirm that ...
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