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Tools to Understand HIPAA

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has developed tools to help consumers understand the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ...
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HHS Provides Online Training for Brokers and Agents

The Department of Health and Human Services has announced that agents and brokers who want to operate within the Health Insurance Exchanges (Marketplaces) may now ...
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Obesity Claimed as a Disability

In June of this year, the American Medical Association (AMA) officially classified obesity as a disease. The decision was not clear-cut, as opponents argued that obesity ...
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Question of the Week

  • mroshkoff@basusa.com
  • 15.08.2013
Q.- An employee received a COBRA Initial Rights Notice when he first enrolled in our health plan. He is now adding his 15 year old son to coverage. Do we have to send ...
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Document Destruction Mishap Causes HIPAA Breach

Another HIPAA violation brings to light the importance of selecting a reliable document destruction vendor. Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth had to notify ...
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Number of Employees for Health Care Reform Requirements

Even with the delay in the application of the shared responsibility/pay or play penalty under health care reform, employers should begin to take stock of their ...
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Employers Should Pay Attention to Offer Letters and Noncompetes

Many employers attempt to place restrictions on employees as to their ability to compete during and after employment. The validity of noncompetition agreements is often ...
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Question of the Week

  • mroshkoff@basusa.com
  • 08.08.2013
Q.- My wife is not covered under my health plan because she has her own coverage through her employer. May I submit her medical expenses for reimbursement through my ...
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COBRA Election Frequently Asked Questions

BAS’ Cobra Control Services, LLC (CCS) strives to make the COBRA administration process easy for both administrators and COBRA continuants. The following Frequently ...
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COBRA Election Frequently Asked Questions

BAS’ Cobra Control Services, LLC (CCS) strives to make the COBRA administration process easy for both administrators and COBRA continuants. The following Frequently ...
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