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Labor Day Run
Posted on: August 15, 2014Categories: News & EventsThis Labor Day grab a friend or family member and participate in the Labor Day Run 5 Miler. This is a 5 mile race that you run with a team of team people. You and ...
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Reporting Requirements for Employers and Health Plans
Posted on: August 14, 2014Categories: HR & ComplianceThe Affordable Care Act (ACA) created a number of federal reporting requirements for employers and health plans. The additional reporting is intended to promote ...
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Deskercise- Exercises for the Workplace
Posted on: August 13, 2014Categories: LiveWell 24/7Desk jobs tend to have a negative effect on our health. Generally people with desk jobs experience weight gain, increased strain on their neck and back, ...
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Limit on Health FSA Contribution
Posted on: August 12, 2014Categories: HR & ComplianceThe ACA imposes a $2,500 limit on salary reduction contributions to a health FSA offered under a cafet ...
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August 2014 Health Care Reform
Posted on: August 12, 2014Categories: HR & ComplianceIRS Increases Affordability Percentage Under Employer Mandate for 2015-Quick Facts Applicable large employers (ALEs) that do not offer affordable health coverag ...
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Determining Individual Mandate Penalty Cap
Posted on: August 11, 2014Categories: HR & ComplianceMost indiviuals are required to have health insurance coverage for themselves and their family members. This rule took effect in 2014 under the Affordable Care Ac ...
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Silver Fox 5K Trail Run
Posted on: August 8, 2014Categories: News & EventsAre you looking for something to do this weekend? Try participating in the Silver Fox 5k Trail Run! This is an annual race that is held as a fundraiser for the Du ...
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Variable Hour Employees
Posted on: August 7, 2014Categories: HR & ComplianceBased on the facts and circumstances at the employee’s start date, the employer cannot determine whether the employee is reasonably expected to be employed on ...
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Summer Health Concerns
Posted on: August 6, 2014Categories: LiveWell 24/7When the weather starts heating up during summer many health concerns start to increase as well. People like to get outdoors in the summer and participate in many ...
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Overview of the 90-day Waiting Period Limit
Posted on: August 5, 2014Categories: HR & ComplianceA waiting period is the period of time that must pass before coverage for an employee or dependent who is otherwise eligible to enroll in the plan becomes effecti ...
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Employer and Insurer IRS Reporting Forms
Posted on: August 4, 2014Categories: HR & ComplianceThe Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released drafts of the forms for reporting health insurance cover ...
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SC Tax Free Weekend- What is Covered?
Posted on: August 1, 2014Categories: News & EventsToday kicks off South Carolina’s 15 annual sales tax holiday, commonly known as Tax Free Weekend. During this three day period, shoppers will be able to save up ...
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Employer Responsibility: Offering Required Coverage
Posted on: July 31, 2014Categories: HR & ComplianceLarge employers that do not offer affordable health coverage that provides minimum value to their full time employees may be penalized if any full time employee ...
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Workplace Wellness Programs
Posted on: July 30, 2014Categories: LiveWell 24/7Did you know approximately half of U.S. employers who have over 50 total employees sponsor a workplace wellness program? These programs are intended to promote ...
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Defining Essential Health Benefits
Posted on: July 29, 2014Categories: HR & Compliance[caption id="attachment_8828" align="alignnone" width="248"] "The Affordable Care Act provides that essential health benefits mus include items and services wit ...
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Federal Courts Issue Inconsistent Rulings on Subsidies in States with Federal Exchanges
Posted on: July 28, 2014Categories: HR & ComplianceThe Affordable Care Act (ACA) created subsidies in order to help eligible individuals and families purchase insurance through an exchange by reducing their out- ...
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Columbia Area Events- Hot Summer’s Night 5K
Posted on: July 25, 2014Categories: LiveWell 24/7If you are looking for something to do in Columbia area next weekend then try participating in the Hot Summer’s Night 5K Road Race & Youth Fun Run! The ev ...
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Am I Required to File a Form 5500 or 5500-SF for my Employee Benefit Plan?
Posted on: July 24, 2014Categories: HR & ComplianceAdministrators of ERISA employee benefit plans are required to file an annual Form 5500 or 5500-SF, unless a reporting exemption applies. More specifically, if ...
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Preventive Care
Posted on: July 23, 2014Categories: LiveWell 24/7Did you know that 7 out of 10 Americans die every year from chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer? In fact, in the year 2010 seven out of ...
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July 2014 Health Care Reform
Posted on: July 22, 2014Categories: HR & ComplianceBeginning in 2014, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) establishes the following three risk-spreading programs to provide payments to health insurance issuers that cove ...
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