
Medicare Part D Notice Reminder:
Strategies to Prevent
When to Include Contractor’s
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How Employers Should Handle MLR Rebates
Thursday, October 4, 2018
It’s that time of year again. Employers who sponsor a fully-insured group health plan may be receiving a Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) rebate from their insurers. Self-insured medical benefit plans are not subject to these requirements.
Managing Healthcare Provider Reviews and Your Online Presence
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Say that you are a healthcare provider (either a physician or facility) who recently treated a patient. By all accounts, the interaction with this patient was uneventful and routine.
Employer Reporting – 2018 Draft Forms and Instructions for the 1095/1094
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
The IRS has released draft forms and instructions for the 2018 calendar year. Not surprisingly, the 2018 forms and instructions are almost identical to those provided for 2017.
What Contractors Need to Know About the Risks on Condo Conversions
Monday, September 24, 2018
As the real estate cycle in the Puget Sound continues to move forward, condo conversions from existing apartment buildings are becoming more and more popular.
Medicare Part D Notice Reminder:
Deadline of October 14th
Monday, September 24, 2018
Employers with group health plans that provide prescription drug coverage to individuals who are eligible for Medicare Part D must comply with certain disclosure requirements.
Domestic Partner Benefits and Imputed Income
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
The legalization of same-sex marriage nationwide has made it easier for employers to administer the tax impact of health benefits provided to same-sex spouses of employees. Federal tax treatment of benefits applies equally to legally married same-sex and to opposite-sex couples.
Strategies to Prevent
Healthcare Workplace Violence
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Workplace violence occurs in the healthcare industry at a rate of four times that of any other industry
Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave – What now?
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
It has been one year since Washington passed legislation in July 2017 to create a paid family and medical leave (PFML) program.
Supplemental Plans Can Ease High Deductible Financial Strain
Monday, September 10, 2018
Supplemental benefits plans can help ease financial strain for both employers and employees. Learn more…
When to Include Contractor’s
Pollution Liability
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
One of the tasks with which I often assist my construction clients is to develop their insurance requirements for their various contractual agreements. One of the core coverages that I always recommend…
Understanding Your Employment Practices Liability Policy Reporting Procedures
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Allegations of wrongful acts by high profile celebrities and media moguls exposed through the #MeToo movement have been in the news for some time, now. However, main street businesses also need to be paying attention to their employment risks.
Keeping Up With GDPR and US Privacy Laws
Monday, August 13, 2018
Numerous headlines and articles warned of the impending GDPR regulations and the potential pitfalls facing companies with European Union resident data.
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