Eyes on Benefits Newsletter
A fundamental part of what we do at HCW is keeping employer-group decision makers educated and up-to-date on trends influencing the employee benefits market. Eyes on Benefits newsletter offers a summary of industry news affecting you and your employees, keeping you informed with the latest topics, regulations and upcoming educational opportunities.
Compliance Alert
In an effort to keep our clients in compliance with all new and current regulations and guidelines, we send out these detailed alerts as policy and regulatory updates are announced. If you are a current client not receiving Compliance Alerts and would like to, please visit our subscription management center.
- January 16, 2019 - IRS Extends Deadline to Furnish Form 1095-C and Good Faith Compliance Standard
- January 17, 2019 - Important 2018 Reporting Information for Groups with Employees in Massachusetts
- June 13, 2019 - Reminder: Pay PCORI Fees by July 31, 2019
- November 14, 2018 - Administration Proposes New Rules Expanding Use of Health Reimbursement Arrangements
- November 8, 2018 - Massachusetts Revives HIRD Requirement; Reporting Due November 30
- October 4, 2018 - Reminder: Distribute MLR Rebates
- October 2, 2018 - Reminder: Provide the Medicare Part D Annual Creditable Coverage Notices and Online Disclosure to CMS
- June 19, 2018 - Reminder: Pay PCORI Fees by July 31, 2018
- January 2, 2018 - The Impact of Tax Reform on Employee Benefits
- November 28, 2017 - IRS Extends Deadline to Furnish Form 1095-C and Good Faith Compliance Standard
- December 21, 2017 - Important 2017 Reporting Information for Groups with Employees in Massachusetts
- November 15, 2017 - IRS Outlines Employer Mandate Enforcement Process
- October 18, 2017 - Major PPACA Regulatory Actions Taken by the Trump Administration
- September 26, 2017 - Reminder to Provide Medicare Part D Annual Creditable Coverage Notices and Online Disclosure to CMS
- September 20, 2017 - Reminder to Distribute MLR Rebates
- June 27, 2017 - Payroll Deductions for New York Paid Family Leave May Begin on July 1, 2017
- June 6, 2017 - Reminder: Pay PCORI Fees by July 31, 2017
- May 5, 2017 - House Republicans Pass AHCA
- March 10, 2017 - House Republicans Introduce Bill to Repeal Parts of ACA
- January 4, 2017 - New Law Permits Premium Reimbursement HRAs for Small Employers
Benefits Bulletin
When an insurance carrier or service provider has news to report, this brief update gives the plan decision-maker an overview of the information. When necessary, these bulletins include a plain language explanation that can be shared with employees. (Emailed to carrier-specific clients, as needed.) If you are a current client not receiving Benefits Bulletins and would like to, please visit our subscription management center.
Blue Cross Blue Shield
- March 14, 2019 - Blue Cross NC Diabetic Supplies and Pharmacy Updates
ProBenefits
- March 19, 2019 - ProBenefits Benefits Administration System Update
- September 19, 2019 - ProBenefits Launches New COBRA Platform
UnitedHealthcare
Blue Cross Blue Shield
- November 28, 2018 - Point of Sale Rebate Program from Blue Cross NC
- August 30, 2018 - News from Blue Cross NC
- June 6, 2018 - BCBSNC Pharmacy Updates
Lincoln Financial
- August 7, 2018 - Lincoln Financial New Security feature
RelyMD
- January 9, 2018 - RelyMD to Offer Advanced Practice Providers to Corporate Clients
UnitedHealthcare
- November 30, 2018 - UnitedHealthcare and Duke LifePoint Contract Negotiation
- June 6, 2018 - Cost Change for Virtual Visits
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
- December 19, 2017 - BCBSNC Network and Provider News 2018
- November 17, 2017 - Changes to How Diagnostic Tests Performed During a Wellness Visit are Processed
- November 3, 2017 - BCBSNC Provider Directory Data Freeze in Search Tool
- October 23, 2017 - Three Common Vaccines Become a Covered Pharmacy Benefit
- October 26, 2017 - Mail Order Prescription Change
- August 1, 2017 - Mission Health System Ends Contract With BCBSNC
- June 16, 2017 - BCBSNC Utilization Management Program Drug Changes
- June 6, 2017 - BCBSNC To Add Telehealth Benefit
- April 20, 2017 - BCBSNC Expands Coverage to Include 3D Mammography
- April 10, 2017 - BCBSNC Lab Network Update
- January 16, 2017 - BCBSNC Pharmacy Program Updates
- January 11, 2017 - Bariatric Surgery Criteria Change
United Healthcare
- November 1, 2017 - Pharmacy Benefit Updates Effective January 1, 2018
- March 30, 2017 - UnitedHealthcare Pharmacy Updates
- February 15, 2017 - UHC Launches Free Weight Loss Program to Members
Cigna
- April 12, 2017 - Cigna Pharmacy Updates
ProBenefits
- June 15, 2017 - ProBenefits Mobile App Now Available