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

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... read more

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) IRS... read more

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 (specifically ... read more

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... read more

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 be... read more

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 firms... read more

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

This article for MI Health Answers shows results from talking to various companies about what they're doing for ACA compliance. read more

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 often... read more