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Question of the Week

  • BAS
  • 23.04.2015
Q.- We are thinking of changing to a self-funded plan. How will we determine the amount to charge COBRA continuants?
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Guide for Security of EPHI

  • BAS
  • 23.04.2015
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT released a new guide addressing security of electronic protected health information. The guide can be found here.
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COBRA Reports

  • BAS
  • 23.04.2015
Through BAS’ affiliated company, Cobra Control Services, LLC (CCS), BAS provides easy and efficient administration of COBRA and state continuation coverage. Part of this ...
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EEOC Weighs in on Employer Wellness Plans

Last week, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued proposed rules describing how employer wellness programs can be structured to satisfy the Americans ...
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Affordable Care Act and Wellness Program Exception

The United States Department of Labor, Health and Human Services and Treasury issued two Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on implementation of the Affordable Care Act. ...
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Question of the Week

  • BAS
  • 16.04.2015
Q.- We have a participant who had dental work done when she was in Mexico. She paid out of pocket. Can she submit her receipt for reimbursement from her Health FSA?
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HIPAA Phase 2 Audits to Begin Soon

  • BAS
  • 16.04.2015
The United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights conducts HIPAA privacy and security audits of covered entities. The Phase I Audits ...
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BAS at 2015 NACPA Convocation

  • BAS
  • 16.04.2015
BAS is looking forward to attending the 2015 National Association of Church Personnel Administrators (“NACPA”) “Today’s Vision: Tomorrow’s Reality Convocation” in ...
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Posting SPD on Intranet

  • BAS
  • 16.04.2015
A recent court decision out of the Eastern District of New York found that posting a summary plan description (SPD) on a company Intranet did not satisfy the electronic ...
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2016 Limits for Certain Health Care Reform Limits

The Department of Health and Human Services has released 2016 values for health care reform premium stabilization programs and cost sharing requirements.
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