H&W: More on the Hobby Lobby Decision
Earlier this year, the United States Supreme Court decided the case of Burwell vs. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. The Court held that a closely held corporation does not have to …
H&W: Deadline to Amend Business Associate Agreements
The final rule related to HIPAA privacy and security became effective on March 26, 2013. Among other things, the final rule required certain changes to be made to business associate …
H&W: What To Do Now to Prepare for Pay or Play
The employer shared responsibility provisions begin in 2015, and these provisions are covered in Compliancedashboard reference material. The following are suggested steps for employers to begin preparing for these changes. 1. …
H&W: IRS Releases Draft Reporting Forms
If you want to see what the government is thinking in terms of reporting information that will be required to support the employer and employee mandates under the ACA, the …
H&W: Health Plan ID (HPID) Reminders
Employers with self-insured plans will need to obtain a Health Plan (HPID). Large health plans must obtain the HPID by November 5, 2014. Small health plans have until November 5, …