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How last-minute ACA filers should make out OK - ebn article 

Monday, January 25, 2016 9:43:00 AM Categories: News and Views
The author of this article offers sage advice. Health Decisions' experience is that for most of our clients filing is simple. However, for self-funded plans with complicated work forces, the extension is not only welcomed but needed. To avoid the ... read more
 
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Compliance Confusion: How ACA Affects Brides and Benefits Pros - Workforce Article 

Tuesday, January 19, 2016 9:53:00 AM Categories: News and Views
This article humanizes the very real complexity introduced by Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer reporting. The author is correct in noting that, despite their promises, payroll companies cannot handle ACA reporting requirements. You need to... read more
 
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ACA Extensions Make for a Happier New Year 

Tuesday, December 29, 2015 11:08:00 AM Categories: News and Views
Less than two weeks ago, we commented on a growing apprehension in the marketplace. Many self-funded companies – especially those relying on payroll vendors – were becoming concerned about the looming deadlines for the Affordable Care Act (ACA)... read more
 
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ACA IRS Forms – Are you hearing what we’re hearing? 

Friday, December 18, 2015 9:55:00 AM Categories: News and Views
Word has it that some payroll vendors (among others) are now struggling to complete the Affordable Care Act (ACA) IRS forms for their clients. We’ve heard about some vendors informing clients that they won’t be able to do all the forms... read more
 
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Top Trends in Healthcare Audits and Reviews - Video featuring Si Nahra 

Thursday, October 8, 2015 4:12:00 PM Categories: News and Views
For those of you who have missed our monthly webinars (we've missed you, too!), this video will provide some of that flavor: relevant information, practical tips, and Si's voice! For others who are newer to Health Decisions, perhaps... read more
 
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Jails Have Become Warehouses for the Poor, Ill, and Addicted - New York Times Article 

Friday, March 6, 2015 10:42:00 AM Categories: News and Views
This article reinforces what we at Health Decisions have been seeing at the jails we have worked with. Jails need to be seen as part of the continuum of care. The Affordable Care Act took some positive steps in this direction, but more needs to... read more
 
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Make Like the Texans! - Houston Chronicle article 

Tuesday, November 18, 2014 9:54:00 AM Categories: News and Views
According to this Houston Chronicle article, “the most popular money-saving option is for companies to conduct audits to make sure that every dependent listed on an employee's health plan is eligible for coverage.” Of the 150 Houston-area... read more
 
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Midsize employers lack confidence in ACA, benefit strategies - EBN article 

Monday, October 20, 2014 10:20:00 AM Categories: News and Views
The situation discussed in this Employee Benefit News article is very consistent with what we are seeing in ACA compliance self-assessments we are doing. Most employers are pleasantly surprised at how much of ACA they have done (and didn't know). ... read more
 
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Notes from the Field: Employer Compliance - MI Health Answers article 

Thursday, October 16, 2014 2:30:00 PM Categories: News and Views
This article for MI Health Answers shows results from talking to various companies about what they're doing for ACA compliance. read more
 
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Dependent eligibility audits growing in popularity to cut excessive costs - ebn article 

Wednesday, October 15, 2014 9:46:00 AM Categories: News and Views
Si commented on this Employee Benefit News article: After doing dependent audits for over 20 years, I can tell you that the "secret" to a successful audit is not how many people get removed but how high a response rate you get. Non-responses... read more
 
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