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Question of the Week - HRA Reimbursement Timeframes

Q.- What is the maximum time period an HRA can allow for submitting expenses for reimbursement?
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MSP Reporting Requirement Effective Now

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued final rules imposing civil money penalties on Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) reporting violations. The final ...
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Question of the Week - HRA Reimbursements

Q.- Can an HRA allow the reimbursement of an expense incurred in a prior year to be reimbursed from the present plan year’s account?
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Reimbursement for Business Travel

The IRS has introduced new per diem rates for business travel beginning October 1, 2024. These rates simplify the process for employers by allowing them to provide per ...
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Question of the Week - Medicare Part D Notice of Creditable Coverage

Q.- We have a fully insured health plan. Do we still need to distribute a Medicare Part D Notice of Creditable Coverage?
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State Required Leave for School Events

With the start of the school year, it is important for employers to understand their obligation to provide leave to working parents. Several states across the United ...
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Timekeeping Tracking Assistance

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has developed a free Timesheet App designed to help employees and employers track work hours, ensuring accurate record-keeping for ...
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Question of the Week - New Company and COBRA

Q.- If a company is new, is it subject to COBRA this year? They would have had 0 employees for 50% of 2023.
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New HIPAA Rule on Protected Health Information and Reproductive ...

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule that impacts employer-sponsored group health plans and their business associates (“Covered ...
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Understanding FSAs, HRAs, and HSAs

When it comes to offering health benefits, employers have several options to help employees manage healthcare expenses for themselves and their eligible dependents. ...
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