Let’s start with some good news. The governor signed AB 72 giving some protections to individuals when a non-contracting individual health care professional provides services in a contracting health care facility. This new law will take effect in July 2017.… Continue Reading
There was a time in my life I absolutely hated surprises, particularly ones that put me at the center of attention. I am not proud of the fact that I once walked out on a surprise party that was thrown… Continue Reading
I listened with interest to the recent news stories about the exorbitant inflation in the price of the Epi-pen. The “breaking news” reported that this medication had increased in cost by about 500% in a short time. I really wish… Continue Reading
First things first, a correction. Last column I discussed the two different “play or pay” penalties which an employer of 50 or more employees might pay if they did not comply with the Affordable Care Act (ACA, also known as… Continue Reading
It’s never too early to start planning. Now is the time for mid-size employers (50-500 employees), to start planning for 2017. Following are a few items to consider. 1) Determine if the group is subject to the “shared responsibility” provision… Continue Reading
Groups of 50-500 employees often overlook the possibilities of “Level Funding” concepts, which is a hybrid of partial self-funding. In the past, partial self-funding was only appropriate for larger groups. But with the advent of the Affordable Care Act (ACA… Continue Reading
This is the time when groups of 50-100 employees are facing real challenges as they face benefit compliance issues and deadlines. As part of the ACA (Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare) groups of under 100 employees are now in the… Continue Reading
In spring of this year the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans surveyed employers about the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare). Respondents included a wide range of employers, from under 50 to 10,000 employees. Interestingly, when asked if they would… Continue Reading
The chickens may be coming home to roost! One issue that I have discussed with individuals and small businesses since the implementation of the ACA is the reality that many individuals simply do not understand that they are not eligible… Continue Reading
In the last several years it seems that employer compliance in the benefits and HR (Human Resources) areas has been a non-stop barrage of new requirements. At the moment most employers are dealing with the reporting requirements for forms 1095.… Continue Reading
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