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Driving in to 2018 | PA Benefit Advisors
How Changes to the Mileage Reimbursement Rate and Qualified Transportation Benefits Will Impact Employers in 2018 On December 14, 2017, the Internal Revenue Service released the 2018 standard mileage rates used to calculate deductible costs of operating vehicles for business purposes. The rate increased by one cent from 53.5 cents in 2017 to 54.5 cents…
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IRS Extends Deadline for Employers to Furnish Forms 1095-C and 1095-B | PA Benefit Advisors
On December 22, 2017, the IRS released Notice 2018-06 to extend the due date for employers to furnish 2017 Form 1095-C or 1095-B under the Affordable Care Act’s employer reporting requirement. Employers will have an extra 30 days to prepare and distribute the 2017 form to individuals. The due dates for filing forms with the…
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Pennsylvania Law Update- November 2017
Whistleblower Protections for City of Philadelphia Contractors On November 13, 2017, Philadelphia Mayor James Kenney signed an executive order providing whistleblower protections for city workers or city contractors who report potential wage or wrongdoing by supervisors or co-workers. The order includes the following: Specific definitions of retaliation, good faith reporting, and whistleblowers. Protections for covered…
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The Perks of Holiday Parties: How They’re Still an Asset to Your Company | PA Benefit Advisors
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The end of the year is upon us and a majority of companies celebrate with an end-of-year/holiday party. Although the trend of holiday parties has diminished in recent years, it’s still a good idea to commemorate the year with an office perk like a fun, festive party. BENEFITS OF A YEAR-END CELEBRATION Holiday staff parties…
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DOL Delays New Rules for Disability Benefit Claims | PA Benefit Advisors
On November 29, 2017, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a Final Rule that delays implementation of new claim rules for disability benefits through April 1, 2018. This 90-day delay is intended to give the DOL, insurers, employers, and other interested parties additional time to review the new rules. The DOL is collecting public…
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The Importance of Therapeutic Communication in Healthcare | PA Benefit Advisors
The quality of a therapeutic relationship depends on the ability of the healthcare provider to communicate effectively. The term “therapeutic communication” is often used in the field of nursing; however, the process isn’t limited to nursing. Other healthcare professionals, friends and family members of a patient can implement the strategies of communicating in a therapeutic…
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What Are Some Pros & Cons of HIPAA? | PA Benefit Advisors
Congress approved the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to guard the privacy of personal medical information, and to give individuals the right to keep their health insurance coverage for pre-existing conditions in place even if they change jobs. The law has done this, providing important safeguards for patients. But it has also increased…
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How to Make the Most Out of Your FSA at Year-End | PA Benefit Advisors
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As 2017 comes to a close, it’s time to act on the money sitting in your Flexible Spending/Savings Account (FSA). Unlike a Health Savings Account or HSA, pre-taxed funds contributed to an FSA are lost at the end of the year if an employee doesn’t use them, and an employer doesn’t adopt a carryover policy.…
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Ask the Experts: Can a well qualified older candidate fit on a much younger team? | PA Benefit Advisors
Question: We recently interviewed an older candidate for a position. She’s well qualified, but the team she would be working with is made up of people who are much younger, and we are worried about how she will fit in. Can the criteria to hire for cultural fit outweigh potential age discrimination concerns? Answer: Your…
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Benefits of Secondary Health Insurance | PA Benefit Advisors
Secondary health insurance is a type of policy that is used to cover medical expenses that have not been covered by your primary insurance plan. Typically, a person will have secondary medical insurance by being covered as a dependent under another family member’s plan. Secondary health insurance is usually optional and can provide several benefits…
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