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Benefit Allocation Systems, Inc. ("BAS") is an employee benefits and property & casualty insurance technology & services company dedicated to the use of technology to improve benefits administration and benefit communication.
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HEALTH CARE REFORM
New Standard Procedures for Electronic Funds Transfers and Remittance Advice Transactions Required under Health Care Reform
Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued an interim final rule addressing the electronic payment and adjustment of health care claims. This new electronic funds transfer (EFT) guidance under health care reform builds upon existing rules with the goal of encouraging standard operating practices and increasing patient care efficiencies. While the new rule does not place direct requirements on employers, it does govern actual health plan operations with respect to how providers and plans will accept payments.
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HR AND BENEFITS COMPLIANCE
FMLA Leave Issues
Employers subject to the Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") must understand their responsibilities under the FMLA. Such responsibilities include determining who is eligible for leave, what sort of leave may be taken, the notices that must be provided to applicable individuals, and what job must be protected upon a return from FMLA leave.
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MyEnroll Feature
Create Transparency and Accountability for Professional Development Programs with BAS' PLA Module
A professional development or continuing education program can be a valuable employee retention tool, allowing companies to reinvest in their staff and build employee loyalty. BAS offers a Professional Learning Account module through MyEnroll.com for easy administration of such programs.
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MYENROLL SECURITY
State Privacy Laws - Pennsylvania Breach of Personal Information Notification Act
In addition to Federal privacy and breach notification laws such as HIPAA, many states have enacted privacy laws to protect residents against unauthorized access to their data and to require notification to the resident if their personal data is compromised. In this article, we will review the requirements of Pennsylvania's Breach of Personal Information Notification Act
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Participation for Separated Spouses
Q.- My wife and I are living apart, but we are not legally separated or divorced. Our child spends equal time at both of our houses. Can I participate in my employer's dependent care FSA and submit expenses for child care for reimbursement?
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