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Employer Reporting Requirements under the ACA
Update 10/2/2020: The IRS extended the deadline for providing the statements to employees/individuals in 2021. No extension for the IRS … FULL STORY
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Cigna: Administration Releases New Guidance on HRAs and Section 1332 Waivers
Earlier this week, federal agencies released a proposed rule for Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) and updated guidance for Section 1332 … FULL STORY
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Cigna: IRS Extends Reporting Due Dates for 1095 Forms Sent to Individuals 2018
On December 22, 2017, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced extended deadlines for 2017 Minimum Essential Coverage (Section 6055) and … FULL STORY
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Comments about Trump’s Executive Order on the ACA
On his first day in office, President Trump issued an Executive Order directing federal agencies to modify regulations under the … FULL STORY
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Cigna: IRS Extends Reporting Due Dates for 1095 Forms Sent to Individuals 2017
On November 18, 2016, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced extended deadlines for 2016 Minimum Essential Coverage (Section 6055) and … FULL STORY
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Cigna: Summary of Changes to Forms 1094 & 1095 for 2016
On October 3, 2016, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released final 2016 Forms 1094-C and 1095-C and their accompanying instructions. … FULL STORY
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NAHU Announces New Technology Solutions for Members
In a recent email bulletin, the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) announced a series of technology solutions (via vendor … FULL STORY
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Prohibition of Employer Contributions to Individual Health Plans
Employers cannot contribute towards the cost of individual health plans. They cannot do it on a pre-tax basis. They cannot … FULL STORY
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Minimum Essential Coverage (Individual Mandate) Reporting Requirements – Cigna
Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) reporting is required to help the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) administer compliance with the individual mandate. … FULL STORY
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UHC Announces “Skinny” Preventive Plan for 100+ ASO Groups
UHC announced structured plan designs available to self-funded employers with 100+ employees that are intended to satisfy the basic requirements … FULL STORY
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