Final HIPAA omnibus rules require attention *

USA - April 19 2013
The time has come to take out and refresh those business associate agreements, HIPAA privacy and security compliance manuals, and HIPAA privacy…

Co-authors: Sarah N. Lowe, Mark D. Wincek, Martha L. Sewell, Lois Wagman Colbert, Mark Stember.

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2013 benefit limits *

USA - January 14 2013
The IRS and the Social Security Administration have announced the cost-of-living adjustments for various benefit plan limits for 2013. Limits…

Co-authors: Mark D. Wincek, Martha L. Sewell, Lois Wagman Colbert, William J. Vesely Jr. , Mark Stember.

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ACA implementation continues | Podcast *

USA - July 19 2012
As the dust still settles from the U.S. Supreme Court's decision, one thing is certain, employer implementation of the Affordable Care Act must continue.

Co-authors: Martha L. Sewell, Mark Stember.

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Mandatory fees on health plan insurers and plan sponsors to fund research *

USA - April 18 2012
Last week, the Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations on the fees imposed on specified health insurance issuers and plan sponsors of self-funded health plans under the Affordable Care Act to help fund the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute.

Co-authors: Sarah N. Lowe, Mark D. Wincek, Martha L. Sewell, Lois Wagman Colbert, Mark Stember.

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Future guidance outlined for automatic enrollment, employer responsibilities and waiting periods *

USA - February 23 2012
This month, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Treasury released yet another page from their Affordable Care Act playbook in substantially identical forms.

Co-authors: Sarah N. Lowe, Mark D. Wincek, Martha L. Sewell, Lois Wagman Colbert, Mark Stember.

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