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Question of the Week - Dropping Spouse at Open Enrollment

Q: An employee is going to drop her spouse from coverage at open enrollment. We know they are in the process of getting a divorce. The spouse contacted us and demands to ...
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Security Tips for HR Teams Distributing Benefits Information

Email is a quick and convenient way to communicate with employees about their benefits, but it also presents serious privacy and security risks. Many benefits-related ...
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BAS Cares: Honoring Veterans Through Creativity and Compassion

This fall, the BAS Cares Team proudly joined the Upper Merion community in a heartfelt initiative to support Veterans ahead of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday. ...
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HR and Health Benefit Laws

The Department of Labor offers a user-friendly resource to help HR professionals navigate the complex web of federal laws affecting employer-sponsored health plans. The ...
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Understanding Gig Workers and ACA Compliance

As employers continue to adapt their workforce models, including the use of gig workers and independent contractors, it's important to understand how these arrangements ...
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Question of the Week - COBRA Election

Q: Can an employee who was not enrolled in our health coverage elect COBRA?
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HHS Releases Updated HIPAA Security Risk Assessment Tool (Version 3.6)

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released Version 3.6 of its Security Risk Assessment (SRA) Tool, designed to help organizations evaluate ...
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MyEnroll360's Retiree Premium Billing Service

BAS offers a complete, worry-free Retiree Premium Billing Solution! BAS’ retiree billing provides seamless retiree premium billing services on one platform.
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Self-Auditing for Compliance: Using the DOL’s PAID Program to Address ...

The U.S. Department of Labor offers an opportunity for employers to identify and correct wage and leave practices that may be out of step with federal law. Through the ...
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Understanding the Look-Back Measurement Method for Calendar Year ...

As employers prepare for the upcoming open enrollment season, it is important to ensure that full-time employees, especially those with variable schedules, are offered ...
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