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Question of the Week - COBRA and Credit Card Payments

Q.- A terminated employee wants to elect COBRA. He said he doesn’t have a checking account anymore and told us we have to allow him to pay using his credit card. Is this ...
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Protecting Personal Information at Work

As HR professionals, we know that protecting personal information is vital to building trust with employees, safeguarding sensitive company data, and staying compliant ...
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ACA Compliance and Data Entry with MyEnroll360

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AI in HR: What Tools Are Actually Helpful for Benefits Administration

The landscape of human resources technology is increasingly populated with artificial intelligence solutions promising to transform benefits administration. Amid ...
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Due Diligence Considerations for ACA Compliance in Mergers and ...

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Question of the Week - COBRA for Employee on Leave of Absence

Q.- We have an employee who is currently on long-term disability. Company policy is to discontinue an employee’s medical benefits if they are on leave longer than 6 ...
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Secure Termination Practices

When an employee leaves the company, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, offboarding involves more than returning equipment and conducting exit interviews. One often ...
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Easy Access to QELs in MyEnroll360

There may be times when HR needs to reference a qualifying event letter sent to a continuant. BAS’ MyEnroll360 provides easy access to COBRA or Continuation of Coverage ...
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Wellness Programs Under Scrutiny: Legal Risks and Best Practices

Wellness programs remain a popular feature of employer benefit offerings, aimed at improving employee health and managing long-term costs. From biometric screenings and ...
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RxDC Reporting Deadline Approaches for Group Health Plans

The annual deadline for Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) reporting is fast approaching. By June 1, 2025, all employer-sponsored group health plans, whether fully ...
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Question of the Week - Mailing COBRA Qualifying Event Notices

Q.- Are we required to send COBRA qualifying event notices by certified mail to make sure they are received?
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Protecting Records Before a Disaster Strikes

As we head into peak disaster season with National Wildfire Awareness Month in May and National Hurricane Preparedness Week running May 4 to 10, the IRS is reminding ...
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New Client Setup with BAS

No matter what services you are engaging Benefit Allocation Systems to provide, BAS makes sure the implementation process is thorough, communicative and easy. This sets ...
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IRS Releases 2026 HSA and HRA Limits: What HR Needs to Know

The IRS has released the 2026 inflation-adjusted limits for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs), and excepted benefit Health ...
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Court Ruling Casts Doubt on ACA Employer Mandate Penalties

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Question of the Week - Mid-Year Election Change

Q.- An employee enrolled in our health plan wants to drop coverage. Can we let employees cancel coverage whenever they want?
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HR Departments As Prime Targets for Social Engineering

In today's interconnected workplace, HR departments have become particularly attractive targets for cybercriminals employing social engineering tactics. With access to ...
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Requesting COBRA Coupons

As a courtesy to continuants, Cobra Control Services (CCS) provides monthly payment coupons for continuants to use to remit payment for coverage. These coupons are not ...
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Benefits Customization: Meeting Diverse Needs Without Administrative ...

The era of one-size-fits-all benefits packages is fading as organizations recognize the diverse needs of today's workforce. A 62-year-old executive with adult children ...
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Measurement Period Best Practices for Variable-Hour Employees

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