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Question of the Week - COBRA Election vs. Payment

Q.- Is it true a former employee can elect COBRA but not pay for it with the election?
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Why Prompt Reporting of Security Concerns Matters

In HR and benefits administration, employees and administrators handle sensitive information every day. While strong systems and controls are important, many security ...
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Navigating New Hire Waiting Periods

Employers understand the importance of managing new hire waiting periods efficiently and precisely. MyEnroll360 offers a robust solution that allows employers to ...
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Handling Benefits for Employees with Multiple Roles or Positions

In many organizations, employees may hold more than one role or work across multiple departments. This can occur in situations such as part-time roles in different ...
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ACA Affordability Safe Harbors Explained (W-2, Rate of Pay, FPL)

Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), applicable large employers must offer health coverage that is not only available to full-time employees, but also considered ...
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Question of the Week - Reimbursement from Health FSA

Q: Whose expenses can be reimbursed from an employee’s Health FSA?
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U.S.-Only Access and Enhanced Protection Against Suspicious Activity

Protecting employee data and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements are core priorities at BAS. As part of our ongoing commitment to platform security, ...
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Accessing COBRA Qualifying Event Letters in MyEnroll360

When administering COBRA or continuation of coverage, timely access to documentation is an important part of maintaining accurate records and responding to employee ...
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What Happens When Benefit Elections Don’t Match Payroll Deductions

Accurate benefits administration depends on alignment between what employees elect and what is deducted from their pay. When benefit elections and payroll deductions do ...
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The Impact of Leaves of Absence on ACA Tracking

Leaves of absence can create challenges for employers when managing Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance. Because ACA eligibility is tied to hours of service and ...
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How to View QELs in MyEnroll360

Here's how you can easily access these letters:
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Question of the Week - Grace Period and Runout Period

Q: When is the deadline to submit claims for the prior plan year under an FSA and how does that work with the grace period?
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Avoiding Shared Logins in HR and Benefits Administration

In HR and benefits administration, system access is often shared informally to save time or simplify workflows. While this may seem convenient, shared logins create ...
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Understanding Plan Year vs. Calendar Year

In benefits administration, the terms “plan year” and “calendar year” are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. Understanding the difference is ...
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How Workforce Changes Impact ACA Reporting Accuracy

Workforce changes occur throughout the year, including new hires, terminations, status changes, and leaves of absence. While these changes are a normal part of business ...
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Question of the Week - Allergy Medicine and Health FSA Reimbursement

Q: Are allergy medications eligible for FSA reimbursement?
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Recognizing Suspicious Requests in HR and Payroll

HR and payroll teams are frequent targets for fraud because they manage some of the most sensitive employee information and financial transactions within an ...
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Managing Billing Contacts and Invoice Distribution

Accurate and timely billing is an important part of benefits administration, especially for employers managing multiple locations, plans, or funding arrangements. One of ...
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How Terminations Impact FSA Balances and COBRA Eligibility

When an employee terminates employment, their Flexible Spending Account (FSA) must be handled carefully to ensure accurate administration and compliance. Health FSAs and ...
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What Employers Need to Know about Common ACA Filing Errors and IRS ...

Submitting ACA Forms 1094-C and 1095-C is a major compliance milestone, but the process does not end once files are transmitted to the IRS. Employers must also ...
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Question of the Week - Electing COBRA

Q: How long does an individual have to elect COBRA coverage?
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What Counts as Protected Health Information (PHI) in Benefits ...

Employers that offer health-related benefits often handle sensitive employee information, but not all data is treated the same under privacy rules. Understanding what ...
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Simplifying New Hire Waiting Periods: MyEnroll360's Customizable ...

Learn how MyEnroll360 empowers HR professionals with granular control over new hire waiting periods. Configure waiting period rules at multiple levels for precise ...
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Why Mid-Year Benefits Changes Can Create Risk

Open enrollment tends to get the most attention, but many of the most common compliance challenges arise during the year when employee changes occur. Events such as new ...
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ACA Filing & Transmission Basics

For employers subject to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting requirements, filing Forms 1094-C and 1095-C is only part of the process. Just as important is ...
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