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Telemedicine allows a patient to have a "virtual" visit with a board-certified doctor via telephone or videoconference regarding a particular …
Do Telemedicine Benefits Affect H.S.A. Eligibility?
Monday, August 21, 2017
The Affordable Care Act (section 9010) created an annual fee on certain health insurance providers beginning in 2014. This is …
Health Insurer Tax (HIT) Will be Back in Effect in 2018
Friday, August 18, 2017
July 26, 2017: The US Department of Labor issued a formal Request for Information (RFI) seeking input on the overtime … 
In the wee hours of the morning on July 28, 2017 (today, Friday), the Senate voted 51-49 AGAINST the "skinny … 
Affordable Care Act FAQ Part 21 (issued November 6, 2014) specifies three approaches to offering health benefits that are not allowed under the ACA. 
The IRS issued Notice 2014-55, Additional Permitted Election Changes for Health Coverage under § 125 Cafeteria Plan. This allows employers who offer cafeteria plans to amend their plans to permit employees to revoke elections mid-year: 1) to enroll in Qualified Health Plans in theMarketplace, or 2) if their hours are reduced to below 30 hours/week.Benefits Compliance
Telemedicine allows a patient to have a "virtual" visit with a board-certified doctor via telephone or videoconference regarding a particular …
Do Telemedicine Benefits Affect H.S.A. Eligibility?
Monday, August 21, 2017
If you currently allow employees to pay pre-tax for supplemental insurance benefits (often called "voluntary benefits") such as fixed-indemnity health …
Pre-Tax Voluntary Benefits or Wellness Programs May Result in Tax Consequences for Employers and Employees
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
This article provides summary information about three "imputed income" areas you might want to review with your Payroll provider, Tax … 
This is Leavitt's Quarterly Update of Deadlines and Reminders in the upcoming quarter. This is for first quarter of 2017. …