To avoid possible penalties, applicable large employers (ALEs) must offer affordable/minimum value health benefits to at least 95% of full-time employees and their dependents. A penalty is triggered only if one or more employees purchase coverage in the exchange and qualify for a subsidy. There are two possible penalties, the Code §4980H(a) and the Code…
Have you wondered: • What screenings are recommended for your age and gender?• Which screenings are covered as preventive care?• What questions you should ask your provider? Watch this short video to learn what questions you should be asking your physician during a preventive care visit. Download our Ask-the-Doctor Checklist to prepare for your next check-up! Download PDF
Oregon has enacted a Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (PFMLI) program which will go into effect on September 3, 2023. Colorado has also enacted a Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) which will become effective on January 1, 2024. These State-mandated programs will begin pre-funding their plans on January 1, 2023. These new…
New to HR, or looking for a refresher on your obligations under the Affordable Care Act? Join GBS Benefits Attorney, Susan L. Grassli as she provides an overview of The Affordable Care Act (ACA). During this 1.5 hour seminar you will learn about the Employer Mandate, Individual Mandate, Health Insurance Marketplace (also known as the…
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state and local level, listed alphabetically. If you would like additional information, please reach out to the GBS Compliance Team. Alabama Alabama new family leave law goes into effect July 1, 2022. The Alabama “Adoption Promotion Act” requires qualifying…
Dobbs Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade Frequently Asked Questions on Impact to Group Health Plans On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey in the opinion Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Dobbs eliminates a woman’s federal constitutional right to abortion and…