Compliance Alerts for the year 2011

In an effort to keep our clients in compliance with all new and current regulations and guidelines, we email our Compliance Alert memos as policy and regulatory updates are announced.

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December 21, 2011 ERRP Program Institutes December 31, 2011 Cutoff Date for Incurred Claims
December 21, 2011 Reform W-2 Reporting Reminder for Employers; HCW Provides Tool to Assist with Reporting
December 8, 2011 DOL Delays Reform Summary of Benefits and Coverage Requirement
December 8, 2011 HHS Announces December 2011 Wellness Grant Program Webinar for Interested Employers
November 17, 2011 W-2 Reporting Requirement for Employers with Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
November 17, 2011 Important 2011 Reporting Information for Groups with Employees in Massachusetts
November 17, 2011 HHS to Begin HIPAA Audits in November 2011
November 17, 2011 Information for Employers Providing Financial Incentives for Spousal Health Risk Assessments (HRAs)
September 29, 2011 Medicare Part D Annual Notice and Reporting Requirement Reminder
September 29, 2011 CMS Announces Change in HRA Reporting Threshold
September 15, 2011 Important Clarification for Groups with Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs)
September 1, 2011 Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) Exempted from Reform Annual Limit Restrictions
September 1, 2011 ERRP Claim Thresholds Changing Effective Plan Years Beginning On/After 10/1/11
August 18, 2011 New Guidelines for Preventive Care and Screenings for Women
August 5, 2011 Amendment and Clarification of External Appeal Rules
August 5, 2011 Amendment and New Notices Released for Internal Claims and Appeals Process
July 8, 2011 HHS Guidance Establishes Annual Limit Waiver Extension Process for Limited Benefit/Mini-Med Plans
July 8, 2011 Reform Wellness Vendor Grant Program Announced
May 20, 2011 IRS Issues 2012 HSA Limits
May 20, 2011 Medicare Part D Annual Enrollment Period Changes; CMS Issues Updated Creditable Coverage Notices
April 21, 2011 Free Choice Voucher Repealed
April 21, 2011 Second Enforcement Delay for Reform Internal Claims and Appeals Requirements
April 7, 2011 W-2 Reporting Relief for Small Employers and Additional Reporting Guidance
March 3, 2011 Coverage of Adult Children May Result in State Wages for Employees Working Outside of NC
January 24, 2011 IRS Provides Guidance on Use of Debit Cards to Purchase Prescribed OTC Medicines after January 15, 2011
January 13, 2011 President Signs Law Extending Health Coverage Tax Credit

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