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FREE Webinars from Anthem
A health company starts with healthy employees. When employees are healthy, productivity increases, absences decrease and premiums may even be reduced. This year, Anthem is offering seven 30-minute...
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National Women’s Health Week: May 13-19, 2012
It seems only appropriate that Mother’s Day, May 13, 2012, kick off National Women’s Health Week. So often, women take care of their family, friends & careers, forgetting to be their own advocate...
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2013 HSA Contribution Limits
The IRS has announced adjustments that affect health savings accounts in 2013. HSA contribution limits and High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) out-of-pocket maximums will increase slightly. For the...
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Blue Shield is Reducing Paper Mailings
Beginning in January 2012, Blue Shield is reducing the amount of paper they are sending to their members. Subscribers with claims showing no share cost will receive their Explanation of Benefits...
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2013 Health Care Reform Changes
First, a very happy new year to all of you! Now that we find ourselves on day 2 of 2013, I’m sure you’ve already briefed yourself on the latest and greatest in Health Care Reform right? No? Read on....
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Healthy Grocery Shopping & Eating Tips
Blue Shield of California recently published some great pieces on healthy grocery shopping and eating. Since it’s that time of year when everyone refocuses on their health and wellness as an essential...
View ArticlePretax Transit Benefits Raised
For those of you who use public transit, you will see your annual tax savings increase significantly… if you participate in an Employer-Provided pretax transit program. Congress extended parity for...
View ArticleRevised Indexed Figures for 2013
The IRS and Social Security Administration have released cost-of-living (COLA) adjustments that apply to dollar limitations set forth in certain IRS Code Sections. The Consumer Price Index rose enough...
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2014 HSA Contribution Figures
On May 2, 2013, the IRS released the new Health Savings Account (HSA) index figures for 2014. The IRS provides this early release to help plan sponsors and participants budget for the upcoming year....
View ArticleTemporary Guidance on the Employee Notice of Exchange Options
On May 8, 2013, the Department of Labor (DOL) provided temporary guidance and model notices that employers may use to inform their employees about the Exchanges, which will be available January 1,...
View ArticleDefense of Marriage Act (DOMA) Impact
By now you’ve read or heard about the Supreme Court of the United States ruling regarding marriage. Basically, the Court said that denying recognition to same-sex couples who are legally married under...
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ACA – Individual Mandate January 1, 2014
It’s been a while since we’ve blogged and for good reason: Health Care Reform is keeping us super busy! The Affordable Care Act (ACA) or as you may be more familiar, Obamacare, is in full swing....
View ArticleA High Level View of Health Care Reform
Commonly referred to as ObamaCare and certainly misunderstood, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is officially in effect with the new year. With ACA comes numerous changes to health care as you know it....
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2015 HSA Contribution Figures
The IRS announced the maximum contributions to health savings accounts for 2015. The figures will jump slightly, as they have historically, $50 for individuals and $100 for families. The 2015 HSA...
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