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On the Edge of Compliance - December 2019
The IRS has released the final 2019 forms and instructions for reporting under Internal Revenue Code Sections 6055 and 6056.
December Newsletter
One Hampton Roads Small Business could win the $10,000 Community Care Award from UnitedHealthcare!
On the Edge of Compliance - November 2019
Beginning in 2020, employers of all sizes may implement a new HRA design – an individual coverage HRA (ICHRA) – to reimburse their eligible employees for insurance policies purchased in the individual market or Medicare premiums.
November Newsletter
The IRS has announced Employee Benefit Plan Limits for 2020.
October Newsletter
Pay or Play Penalties will Increase for 2019 and 2020!
Medicare Part D Notices are Due Before Oct 15
The annual disclosure notice should be given to employees before Oct. 15, 2019.
How Employers Should Handle MLR Rebates
The ACA established medical loss ratio (MLR) rules to help control health care coverage costs and ensure that enrollees receive value for their premium dollars.
Towne Benefits Announces Partnership with HealthJoy
HealthJoy is a mobile app that helps employees make better healthcare decisions by providing guidance for healthcare decisions.
September Newsletter
Medicare Part D Notices are Due Before October 15, 2019!
August Newsletter
Thursday, August 8th, 2019
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The IRS has Expanded Preventive Care for HDHPs to Include Chronic Conditions!
July Newsletter
Tuesday, July 16th, 2019
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Dominion National Member Security Breach
June Newsletter
Monday, June 17th, 2019
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Medical Loss Ratio Information Needed
On The Edge of Compliance - June 2019
Thursday, June 6th, 2019
Posted in Benefits Briefs
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released its final Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2020.
PCORI Fees are Due July 31, 2019
Wednesday, June 5th, 2019
Posted in Benefits Briefs
Employers who sponsored an HRA or a self-insured plan with a plan year ending in 2018 owes PCORI fees by July 31, 2019.
May Newsletter
Thursday, May 9th, 2019
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
April Newsletter
Thursday, April 11th, 2019
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Anthem's EmployerAccess Portal is Getting a Makeover!
On the Edge of Compliance - April 2019
Thursday, April 4th, 2019
Posted in Benefits Briefs
The DOL is Issuing a New Proposal on Overtime Exemptions
March Newsletter
Tuesday, March 19th, 2019
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What to do if you Receive an Employer Penalty Letter from the IRS...
New Anthem ID Cards are Coming
Friday, February 22nd, 2019
Posted in Benefits Briefs
Attention Anthem Members:
New Member ID Cards are Coming!
February Newsletter
Thursday, February 14th, 2019
Posted in Monthly Newsletters
The ACA Individual Mandate Penalty no Longer Applies!
On the Edge of Compliance - February 2019
Thursday, February 7th, 2019
Posted in Benefits Briefs
2019 Health Plan Compliance Deadlines