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Does Enrolling in Medicare Trigger an Offer of COBRA? | PA Benefits Advisors
Enrolling in Medicare does not cause COBRA to start. Under the federal rules, COBRA must be offered to persons enrolled in the employer’s health plan only if they lose coverage because of certain specific events. Termination of employment is an example of a COBRA qualifying event. Becoming eligible for Medicare, or enrolling in Medicare, is not a…
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IRS Provides Guidance on Premium Assistance and Tax Credit for Continuation Health Coverage | PA Employee Benefits Group
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today provided guidance on tax breaks under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 for continuation health coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA). Notice 2021-31 PDF provides guidance for employers, plan administrators, and health insurers regarding the new credit available to them for providing continuation health…
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The Rap on Wraps | PA Employee Benefit Advisors
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in ACA, ALEs, benefits, COBRA, Compliance, dental, dental health, Employees, Employers, ERISA, form 5500, Reporting, SPDs, vision, wrap documentThere’s a good chance you use a wrap document to help satisfy your Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) summary plan description (SPD) obligations. Yet if you look for a definition of wrap document in ERISA statutes or regulations, you will not find one. The wrap is not a defined term or required document; it…
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Employer Medicare Part D Notices Are Due Before October 15 | PA Benefit Advisors
Are you an employer that offers or provides group health coverage to your workers? Does your health plan cover outpatient prescription drugs—either as a medical claim or through a card system? If so, be sure to distribute your plan’s Medicare Part D notice before October 15. Purpose Medicare began offering “Part D” plans—optional prescription drug…
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Health Plan PCORI Fees Are Due July 31 | PA Benefit Advisors
Do you offer coverage to your employees through a self-insured group health plan? Do you sponsor a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)? If so, do you know whether your plan or HRA is subject to the annual Patient-Centered Research Outcomes Institute (PCORI) fee? This article answers frequently-asked questions about the PCORI fee, which plans are affected,…
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Employer Exchange Notices–No Changes Needed | PA Benefit Advisors
Employers are required to give all new hires a Notice of Marketplace Coverage Options – often referred to as the Employer Exchange Notice. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) provides model notices that employers can download, customize, and distribute to workers. Although the model notices were scheduled to expire May 31, 2017, the DOL has…
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The Average Cost of Health Insurance for Families | PA Benefit Advisors
Family health insurance is a policy that helps cover the cost of medical treatment. It may be used to cover treatment for illnesses, therapy, preventive care, prescription medicines etc. The coverage received depends on the specific policy. There are many types of family health insurance and costs vary for each type. Overall Average Cost According…
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