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Coming in January: NYC Employers Must Offer Pre-Tax Transit Benefits. In Legal and Compliance. Asymp; Leave a comment. Does your company have 20 or more full-time employees who work in New York city? Does Your Company Need to Comply? Employers with 20 or more full-time employees who work in the city of New York. Are subject to this requirement, unless you are:. A Federal government employer. A New York state government employer. A New York city government employer. Which Employees Are Eligible? For the e...
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Preparing for Union Negotiations in the Age of Obamacare | Bell Associates
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Preparing for Union Negotiations in the Age of Obamacare. In ACA Analysis and Oversight. Asymp; Leave a comment. Does your company offer coverage to employees that are part of a collective bargaining unit? If so, you’ll need to understand and consider the impact certain provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will have on the benefits you offer and your negotiations with the union. Beware of the Zipper Clause. Such a clause can hinder your ability to seek modification of a contractual provision that ...
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Are Your Employees Asking for Proof of Healthcare Coverage? | Bell Associates
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Are Your Employees Asking for Proof of Healthcare Coverage? In ACA Analysis and Oversight. Asymp; Leave a comment. It seems though, that as some accountants are preparing individual tax filings, they are asking the tax filers for proof of coverage even though this is not required by the IRS. Our hypothesis is that accountants want to have proof of coverage to ensure the information is accurate before they sign the tax returns stating that the filing is factual. When you file your 2014 taxes by April 15, ...
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Paying the Transitional Reinsurance Fee | Bell Associates
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Paying the Transitional Reinsurance Fee. In ACA Analysis and Oversight. Asymp; Leave a comment. The transitional reinsurance program was implemented to stabilize premiums in the individual market due to anticipated enrollment of higher risk individuals in the Health Insurance Marketplace when it opened in 2014. The fees collected are also intended to reimburse the U.S. Treasury for the $5 billion that was spent on the early retiree reinsurance program that began in 2010. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)...
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Fearing the DOL Audit: How to Face the Monster Head-On and Win | Bell Associates
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Fearing the DOL Audit: How to Face the Monster Head-On and Win. In Legal and Compliance. Asymp; Leave a comment. Employers have been virtually assured that a DOL audit is in the future. The questions are: What is a DOL audit and what can you do to prepare? An Employer’s Nightmare: The Dreaded DOL Audit and Who is Doing Them. Watch Your Step: How to Avoid Common Pitfalls for Health and Welfare Plans. Always file the 5500 for health and welfare plans with over 100 participants. Do not forget about the ACA.
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Final Rules Issued for Excepted Benefits | Bell Associates
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Final Rules Issued for Excepted Benefits. In ACA Analysis and Oversight. Asymp; Leave a comment. The IRS, Department of Labor, and Department of Health and Human Services just issued. That change the rules for standalone dental, vision, and long-term care insurance coverage to be considered exempt from HIPAA and healthcare reform. Excepted benefits are benefits that are exempt from many provisions of federal laws that regulate group health plans such as:. Mental health parity requirements. Limited Scope ...
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Bell Associates is comprised of industry experts who are committed to helping you balance the needs of your business with those of your employees. Our staff of experienced benefits professionals can develop programs that make sense for your company and your employees. We have expertise in all areas of employee benefits and the ability to keep your programs running smoothly and your employees happy. To learn more, visit us at http:/ www.bellassoc.com. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Enter your comment here.
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New Federal Same-Sex Marriage Rules – How Will They Affect Your FMLA Policy? | Bell Associates
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New Federal Same-Sex Marriage Rules How Will They Affect Your FMLA Policy? In Strategic Long-Term Planning. Asymp; Leave a comment. A proposed Department of Labor rule affects how your organization’s FMLA policy treats married couples of the same gender. What is the FMLA? Last year, in the case of. United States v. Windsor. Decision, federal law now recognizes valid same-sex marriages. But many federal laws, including the FMLA, look to. New FMLA Rules Proposed. As of the date of this blog, marriages betw...
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U.S. Supreme Court issues ruling on Affordable Care Act “contraceptive mandate” | Bell Associates
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US Supreme Court issues ruling on Affordable Care Act contraceptive mandate. In ACA Analysis and Oversight. Asymp; Leave a comment. In a 5-4 decision, the United States Supreme Court ruled on June 30, 2014 that closely-held, for-profit corporations, may be exempt from the Affordable Care Act’s requirement that employer-sponsored health plans cover contraceptives, if complying with the mandate violates the sincerely-held religious beliefs of the corporation’s owners. Is organized as a non-profit entity, a...
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