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HIPAA Authorizations

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires an "authorization" for any use or disclosure of protected health information that is not ...
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New FMLA Forms Released

The U.S. Department of Labor issued new Family and Medical Leave Act forms that may be used immediately. The forms are intended to be simpler and easier to understand ...
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PCORI Fee Must Be Filed Tomorrow

The Affordable Care Act established the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to improve the quality of health care and provide information to help ...
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Ability to Pend Dependents in MyEnroll.com

MyEnroll.com offers employers a way to “pend” a dependent in the system to obtain documentation of dependent status before enrolling the dependent for coverage. This ...
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Preparation for Open Enrollment

Employers that sponsor plans running on a July 1 through June 30 plan year are beginning preparation for open enrollment. MyEnroll.com provides both employers and ...
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Life Event Module Reduces HR Time and Helps with Compliance

Some employers maintain a cafeteria plan under section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code to allow employees to pay for health and welfare benefits with before-tax ...
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Increased Percentage of ACA Affordability

The IRS released the affordability threshold for employer-provided health coverage for 2021. Under the Affordable Care Act, an applicable large employer must provide ...
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Return to Work Guidance and Leave Guidance

The U.S. Department of Labor issued guidance on return-to-work protocol with respect to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and ...
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IRS “Dirty Dozen”

The IRS released its annual version of “dirty dozen” tax and security scams. The IRS produces this list to help individuals keep their information protected and secure. ...
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Question of the Week

  • BAS
  • 23.07.2020
Q.- May we allow an employee to change her Health FSA election without a life event?
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