Archive for October 2013
Here’s Why Your Florida Blue Policy Might Have Been Dropped
Florida Blue writes on their blog that “this might be the first time that the effects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) became real for you.” CBS Miami reported last Thursday that 300,000 Florida Blue policyholders that currently have plans that don’t include all of the 10 categories of benefits required under the Affordable Care…
> Keep Reading5 Strategies for A More Streamlined Open Enrollment Process
Open enrollment can be an overwhelming time for both employers and employees. Employees are given the opportunity to re-evaluate their current benefits and make changes for the coming year, while employers must choose a benefits package that balances cost and value and facilitate the enrollment process. Due to a variety of factors, benefit offerings are…
> Keep ReadingAvoid These COBRA Mistakes At All Costs
COBRA requires that employers provide former employees and dependents who lose group health benefits with an opportunity to continue group health insurance coverage for a limited period of time. Compliance with the complex rules regarding COBRA coverage can be difficult and mistakes can be costly. Penalties for non-compliance can include IRS excise taxes and ERISA…
> Keep ReadingIs it a HIPAA Violation to Say that an Employee is at a Doctor’s Appointment?
Are any of the following three situations a HIPAA violation? Is it a violation of HIPAA for an employee to say that another employee is out of the office for a “doctor’s appointment”? Is it a violation for an employee to say another employee is out of the office due to an appendectomy? (naming the…
> Keep ReadingFlorida Health Insurance Marketplace Opens, Asks You to “Please Wait”
The Health Insurance Marketplace is off to a buggy, delay filled start. Let’s be honest though – we were all expecting this. No matter how much beta testing a website does, you can never be ready for the type of traffic an event like this can demand. According to HealthCare.gov’s twitter feed: 1 million visit…
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