HR & Compliance

  • Workplace Wellness Program Nondiscrimination Rules by

    Posted on: March 10, 2015Categories: HR & Compliance

    Workplace wellness programs often incorporate incentives or rewards to promote healthy lifestyle choices and discourage behaviors that are detrimental to employees’ good health. A workplace wellness program that relates to a group health plan or is linked to a health factor must comply with nondiscrimination rules under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). These rules allow employers to provide incentives or rewards as part of a health-contingent wellness program, p ...

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  • Health Care Reform: Common Acronyms by

    Posted on: March 9, 2015Categories: HR & Compliance

      EBSA: Employee Benefits Security Administration. A division of the DOL responsible for compliance assistance regarding benefit plans. EPO Plan: An exclusive provider organization plan. A managed care plan that only covers services in the plan’s network of doctors, specialists or hospitals (except in an emergency). ERRP: The Early Retiree Reinsurance Program. A temporary program created under health care reform to provide coverage to early retirees. FPL: Federal poverty level. A meas ...

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  • IRS Invites Comments on Cadillac Tax Implementation for 2018 (Part 2) by

    Posted on: March 5, 2015Categories: HR & Compliance

    Overview of IRS Proposals Notice 2015-16 describes a number of potential approaches on certain aspects of the ACA’s Cadillac tax provision, which may be included in future proposed regulations. The IRS is requesting comments on the potential approaches, as well as any other approaches or guidance that might be helpful. Definition of Applicable Coverage Notice 2015-16 includes the following potential clarifications on the definition of applicable coverage: The IRS expects future guidance to i ...

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