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The Trend Towards Electronic Benefits Enrollment – 5 Reasons Why

Kayla Kelly: May 13, 2015 6:30:06 AM

Many employers are still using paper to enroll their employees even though the ability to automatically apply eligibility rules, collect elections...

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2016 HSA Deduction Limits Set by IRS

Kayla Kelly: May 7, 2015 6:20:41 AM

The Internal Revenue Service has announced, in Revenue Procedure 2015-30, the 2016 inflation-adjusted deduction limits for contributions made to...

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COBRA – 4 Best Practices for Managing it Effectively in Your Organization

Kayla Kelly: May 6, 2015 6:30:04 AM

COBRA stands for the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. It is a law that requires health insurance providers to offer continuation...

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ACA Reporting Compliance for Multiemployer Plans

Kayla Kelly: May 1, 2015 5:00:23 AM

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has tried to simplify reporting for multiemployer plans and contributing employers. They recently issued the new...

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More New Yorkers To Benefit From Pre-Tax Transit Benefits Through The Affordable Transit Act

Kayla Kelly: Feb 12, 2015 5:02:48 AM

A new ordinance has been signed into law by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio – The Affordable Transit Act.

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Confusion Created By Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP)

Kayla Kelly: Jan 15, 2015 5:09:20 AM

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) has caused a lot of confusion for all concerned. One area of particular confusion for small...

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Congress Extends Dozens of Expired “Temporary” Tax Breaks for 2014 Including Commuting Costs

Kayla Kelly: Dec 23, 2014 5:21:24 AM

Congress passed a bill that includes a retroactive extension to January 1, 2014 for commuting costs.

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What Employers Need To Do To Prepare For The PPACA Mandate

Kayla Kelly: Dec 4, 2014 4:51:52 AM

When the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s (PPACA) employer mandate was delayed, human resources professionals took a breather. Now those...

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FSA Open Enrollment Reminders

Kayla Kelly: Nov 25, 2014 5:15:05 AM

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IRS Increases 2015 FSA Contribution Limit

Kayla Kelly: Nov 11, 2014 5:33:15 AM

The IRS announced that for 2015 the maximum annual contribution limit for employer sponsored health flexible spending accounts (FSAs) will increase...