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Federal Employment Law Update – December 2016 | Pennsylvania Benefit Advisors
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President Obama Signs 21st Century Cures Act into Law On December 13, 2016, President Obama signed the 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6) into law. The law allows certain small businesses to use qualified small business health reimbursement accounts (HRAs) without Affordable Care Act (ACA) related penalties. Certain limits to the accounts would apply, including…
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Ask the Experts: Dealing With FSA Carryover Funds | Pennsylvania Employee Benefits
Question: If an employee has a small health flexible spending account (FSA) balance with a carryover to the next year, and the employee chooses not to participate in the new FSA year, can the employer force the employee to use those funds so as not to incur additional administrative fees in the next plan year? Answer:…
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New Law Allows Small Employers to Pay Premiums for Individual Policies | PA Benefit Advisors
This week, the U.S. Senate passed the 21st Century Cures Act which includes a provision allowing small businesses to offer a new type of health reimbursement arrangement for their employees’ health care expenses, including individual insurance premiums. The act was previously passed by the House and President Obama is expected to sign it shortly. The…
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The New HSA Under Trump’s Proposed Health Plan | PA Employee Benefits
With the election of a new President, health care plans and the fate of the Affordable Care Act are a hot topic of discussion. As part of his 7-tier health plan, President-Elect Donald Trump has proposed a shift in the way health savings accounts (HSAs) are offered to working Americans. Simply put, an HSA is…
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Rules for FSA & HSA Accounts | Pennsylvania Employee Benefits
Overview According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), no permission or authorization to set up either an FSA or HSA account is required. Both accounts are intended to help provide you with financial assistance regarding medical care costs. An FSA (flexible spending account) is set up by your employer. An HSA (health savings account) is…
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6 Open Enrollment Considerations You Should Keep in Mind | PA Benefit Advisors
What better way to kick off our holiday-season stress than with talk of deductibles, coinsurance and high premiums? Welcome to open enrollment, where employees can re-evaluate their health care options each November. It’s a prime opportunity to secure better benefits and maximize savings; yet open enrollment is often underutilized. “Although it can be one of…
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Attention Employers: New Form I-9 Released | Pennsylvania Employee Benefits
On November 14, 2016, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification (version 11/14/2016). All employers are required to complete and retain a Form I-9 for each employee to verify his or her employment authorization and identity. Employers should begin using the new Form I-9 immediately. However, employers may…
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What Employers Can Expect from the Trump Administration | Pennsylvania Employee Benefits
The U.S. Presidential race win by Donald Trump will impact labor, employment, and HR professionals in the key issues of immigration, paid leave, tax reform, and health care. Significant Shift in Immigration Policy Trump has been vocal about his stance on immigration in regard to deportation and illegal immigration. He also seeks to strengthen U.S.…
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How Apps are Changing the Way Employees Receive Mental Health Care | PA Employee Benefits
Did you know studies convey that 20% of the population, or 1 in every 5 adults suffer from some sort of mental health condition? Mental health has become a substantially concerning issue in America’s workplace, and therefore a top priority in employee wellness. Mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder cause workers…
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Transitional Reinsurance (TRP) Contribution Form Due November 15 | PA Benefit Advisors
On October 3, 2016, federal officials posted the 2016 Transitional Reinsurance Program Annual Enrollment Contributions Form that health insurers and self-funded plan sponsors (employers) will use to make required payments under the Transitional Reinsurance Program (TRP). The 2016 report is due no later than November 15, 2016. Background The Affordable Care Act (ACA) prohibits insurers…
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