Posted on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 1:20 PM By anonymous
On March 21 the Department of Labor issued a proposed rule to implement the 90-day waiting period limitation in the Public Health Service Act, as added by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Posted on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 1:40 PM By anonymous
The Department of Labor has issued a self-compliance tool for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions related to part 7 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Posted on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 11:00 AM By anonymous
A reference document provided by Washington Council Ernst and Young offers ABC members a summary of employer requirements contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).
Posted on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 10:32 AM By anonymous
The Department of Health and Human Services Feb. 25 published a final rule on the definition of essential health benefits and determining actuarial value in the individual and small group markets and on determining the minimum value standard for large employers. The rule is scheduled to take effect on April 26
Posted on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 1:37 PM By anonymous
The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury Jan. 24 released a set of frequently asked questions related to implementation of provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, including notice of coverage requirements and compliance of Health Reimbursement Arrangements with the Public Health Service Act.
Posted on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 12:25 PM By anonymous
On Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 3 p.m. (ET) Ernst & Young will be hosting a webinar on how the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will affect companies’ benefit designs, workforce composition, reporting systems, tax administration, and bottom line.
Posted on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 1:11 PM By anonymous
The Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service Dec. 28, 2012, issued a notice of proposed rulemaking addressing the employer requirements contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), which is scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, 2014.
Posted on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 11:13 AM By anonymous
On Nov. 20, HHS published proposed rules on essential health benefits and determining actuarial value, and on health insurance market reforms. In addition, the IRS, Employee Benefits Security Administration and HHS’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a notice of proposed rulemaking on wellness programs in group health plans.
Posted on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 3:51 PM By anonymous
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requires employers that issue more than 250 W-2 forms to report the cost of health care coverage under an employer-sponsored group health plan on each employee’s 2012 W-2 form, which generally are required to be provided to employees in January 2013.
Posted on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 1:00 PM By anonymous
The Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS) and Treasury on Aug. 31 issued temporary guidance that addresses the 90-day waiting period limitation contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).