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2011 Budget Compromise Eliminates Free Choice Vouchers
Monday, April 25, 2011
On Friday, April 15th President Obama signed the 2011 budget compromise worked out by Congress.
W-2 Reporting Requirement Delayed for Employers with Less than 250 Employees
Thursday, March 31, 2011
On Tuesday, March 29th the IRS released Notice 2011-28 which provides guidance on the reporting of the cost of employer-sponsored health insurance on employee's W-2s.
Claims Appeal Process Rules Enforcement Delayed Again
Thursday, March 31, 2011
The DOL, HHS, and the IRS (the Departments) have been issuing regulations in several phases related to provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) pertaining to standards for internal claims appeals and external review.
Food Borne Illness Coverage for the Hospitality Industry
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
The Department of Agriculture estimates that 76 million Americans become ill each year from eating foods contaminated with bacteria, viruses, and parasites.
Equipment Breakdown Coverage For Property Owners
Friday, March 25, 2011
Many property owners have the misconception that their property policies include coverage for equipment that is installed in their buildings. While the standard property policy can provide coverage for the structure, contents, and potential loss of revenue in the event of a loss, equipment breakdown is excluded. In order to avoid a coverage gap, property owners also need an Equipment Breakdown policy, which is tailored to cover the loss exposures for equipment and systems installed in their buildings.
Planning for the Federal Estate Tax
Friday, March 25, 2011
Simply put, the U.S. federal estate tax is levied on the transfer of property when someone passes away. Similar to income tax, the estate tax is progressive with rates increasing as the value of the taxable estate increases.
What Your CGL Policy Won’t Pay For If a Builder’s Risk Policy Is In Place
Friday, March 25, 2011
In today’s competitive contracting environment, owners have a clear advantage when placing projects out to bid.
Insuring Your Business Computers, Media, and Data
Friday, March 25, 2011
Virtually all businesses and organizations rely upon their computer and data management systems to conduct business efficiently and effectively. Technology is a substantial business investment and it is important that you are adequately insured against loss of hardware and essential data. Most property policies provide limited coverage for computer equipment and exclude losses that are specific to data, media, and losses caused by computer viruses or hacking.
Absence Management: Controlling Costs and Improving Your Bottom Line
Friday, March 25, 2011
CFOs of both privately-held and nonprofit organizations are spending sleepless nights as they try to find ways to increase their bottom line in today’s business environment.
Happy Birthday to the PPACA!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
It’s hard to believe that it was one year ago that President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).
Updated Statutes of Repose vs. Statutes of Limitation
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Normally, a statute of repose is an expression by the state legislature as to how far back one may look from the date the cause of action arises to have a valid cause of action.
Spousal Carve-Outs and Surcharges
Thursday, March 3, 2011
As health care costs continue to rise there has been an increasing number of employers considering the implementation of a spousal carve-out or spousal surcharge as a strategy to reduce costs. In its simplest form, an employer will either impose a surcharge for a spouse’s coverage, or make that spouse ineligible for the plan when the spouse is eligible for their own employer-sponsored coverage.
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