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Tracy Morley

Tracy Morley

XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis


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Feds Release Additional Guidance On Affordable Care Act's Summary Of Benefits And Coverage Requirements

The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Treasury released a set of frequently asked questions announcing the availability of an updated Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) template and a new sample...more

5/6/2013 - Affordable Care Act Healthcare SBC

Proposed Regulations Released On The 90-Day Waiting Period Limitation Under The ACA

On March 18, 2013, the US Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury jointly released proposed regulations implementing the 90-day waiting period limitation under the Affordable Care Act. Under the proposed...more

4/5/2013 - Affordable Care Act Employer Group Health Plans Healthcare HHS HIPAA Insurers Statutory Waiting Period

DOL Issues Self-Compliance Tools For Health Benefits Laws

The US Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has issued two compliance tools to help employers see if their health plans comply with the requirements of Part 7 of the Employee Retirement...more

3/12/2013 - Affordable Care Act Compliance DOL EBSA ERISA HIPAA

HR Expects Increase In Health Care Burden And Costs

A majority of HR professionals feel that implementing the requirements of health care reform will increase their administrative burden and costs, according to a recent survey conducted by XpertHR in partnership with emedia....more

2/26/2013 - Employer Healthcare Costs Human Resources Professionals

ACA Final Rule On Essential Health Benefits And Plan Value Released

On February 20, 2013, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a final rule under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that will allow insurers and states to forge ahead with both federal and state health...more

2/26/2013 - Actuarial Values Affordable Care Act Essential Health Benefits HHS Qualified Health Plans

Portland, Oregon, Considering Paid Sick Leave For Employees

Portland Commissioner Amanda Fritz released a proposed ordinance that, if passed, would require employers with six or more employees to provide up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per year. Employers with five or fewer...more

1/31/2013 - Employee Benefits Medical Leave Paid Leave Unpaid Leave

Notice Of Exchange Requirement Under Affordable Care Act Delayed

Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employers are required to provide employees with written notice explaining the availability of health care exchanges. Employers initially had a deadline of March 1, 2013; however, on...more

1/30/2013 - Affordable Care Act DOL Employer Group Health Plans Health Insurance Health Insurance Exchanges

HHS Releases Long-Awaited HIPAA Omnibus Rule

On January 17, 2013, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released its long-awaited Omnibus Rule containing modifications to the Privacy, Security, Enforcement and Breach...more

1/24/2013 - Business Associates Data Breach Data Protection GINA HHS HIPAA HIPAA Omnibus Rule HITECH OCR PHI Subcontractors

HHS Announces First HIPAA Breach Settlement Involving Fewer Than 500 Patients

On January 2, 2013, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a settlement with Hospice of North Idaho (HONI) for alleged violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996...more

1/23/2013 - Data Breach Data Protection HHS HIPAA HONI Mobile Devices OCR PHI Settlement

IRS Issues Proposed Regulations On Employer Shared Responsibility Mandate

On December 28, 2012, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued proposed regulations providing guidance on the employer shared responsibility provisions under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Additionally, a new set of...more

1/5/2013 - Affordable Care Act Full-Time Employees IRS Shared Responsibility Rule

IRS Releases Notice 2012-76 - Cumulative List Of Changes In Plan Qualification Requirements

On December 7, 2012, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released its 2012 cumulative list of changes in plan qualification requirements. The cumulative list contained in Notice 2012-76 should be used by plan sponsors and...more

12/19/2012 - Defined Contribution Plans IRS Retirement

Employers - Be Prepared For ACA, GINA And Wellness Plan Compliance Audits!

Updated audit protocols from the Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) include a review for compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)...more

12/19/2012 - Affordable Care Act Audits EBSA GINA Wellness Programs

IRS Issues Final Rule On Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Fees

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a final rule providing guidance on the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee. The PCORI fee is imposed on health insurance issuers and employers that sponsor...more

12/10/2012 - Affordable Care Act Health Insurance IRS

HHS Proposes Rules on Key Health Care Reform Provisions

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released long-awaited proposed rules related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The rules relate to health insurance market reforms, essential health benefits and wellness...more

11/26/2012 - HHS

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