Wellness Programs and Health Care Reform
Employer Webinar Series
Wellness Programs and Health Care Reform
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT
Employer Webinar Series
Wellness Programs and Health Care Reform
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT
While tobacco, and specifically cigarette, use is down, the use of electronic cigarettes is gaining popularity. An “e-cigarette,” as they are commonly known, is a battery-powered vaporizer that simulates tobacco smoking, though it contains no tobacco. However, usually the vaporized liquid does contain nicotine.
As employers determine their plan designs for the coming year, those that have plans with grandfathered status need to decide if maintaining grandfathered status is their best option. Following are some frequently asked questions, and answers, about gr…
Ask any employee how they’re doing and you’re likely to hear the answer, “I’m feeling stressed today.” Oh, really? EVERYONE at work is stressed at one time or another.
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) lays out the definition and responsibilities of fiduciaries. Individuals who oversee employee benefit plans need to understand these requirements.
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regulations that became effective in 2009 provide employers with mechanisms by which we can better curb FMLA abuse. However, there are also some traps employers can fall into if they do not review the regulations…
Earlier this year, a nurse at New York Presbyterian hospital posted a photo on Instagram. The photo did not show any people, but captured the image of an ER trauma room after being used to treat a man hit by a subway train.
The Department of Labor (DOL) requires that participant notices and other plan information (“disclosures”) be provided in a way that is reasonably calculated to ensure delivery to all plan participants. The Department of Health and Human Service (HHS) typically follows the DOL’s rules. There are two primary ways to deliver plan information — by paper and electronically.
Why is a muffler salesperson always tired? Because their work is exhausting! You may think that a story on sleep deprivation should be in the wellness section, but the topic really does cover employee relations. Why? An article on Workforce.com states …
In order for the IRS to verify that individuals and employers are meeting their shared responsibility obligations, and that individuals who request premium tax credits are entitled to them, employers and insurers will be required to provide reporting o…