By Linda Rowings The Department of Labor (DOL), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued proposed regulations that would update the summary of benefits and coverage (SBC) requirement, including the SBC template, instructions, example calculator, and uniform glossary. If adopted, the revised form would be used … Continued
By Jeannine Mancini Most health insurance plans cover emergency treatment, hospital stays and medical exams. If you are injured in an accident, your health insurance plan might not pay for all the incurred medical expenses. Supplemental accident insurance coverage pays cash benefits for illnesses or injuries caused by an accident, including fractures and physical therapy. … Continued
Hustle & Heart Basketball Clinic, 2015 Hosted By: Area High School Coaches and the Niles Park District Signup today for our 5th Annual Hustle & Heart basketball clinic at www.events.org/basketball! This event is for boys & girls in grades K-8 on Monday February 16th at the Golf View Recreation Center (7800 N. Caldwell … Continued
(NewsUSA) As baby boomers retire in record numbers — 10,000 Americans a day — more seniors than ever will be asking themselves, “How do I choose a Medicare health plan that’s right for me?” “Seniors should look for a high-quality health plan that has a team of doctors and specialists, who work together to coordinate … Continued
Jennifer S. Kupper In-House Counsel & Compliance Officer iaCONSULTING A UBA Partner Firm The last few months have seen as many complaints filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against wellness programs. On August 20, 2014, the EEOC brought its first direct challenge of a wellness program under Title I of the Americans … Continued
Throughout 2015, the American Red Cross is commemorating a century of helping make Chicago safer and more prepared in the face of emergencies. To help kick-off the year-long celebration, the Red Cross is partnering with ABC 7 Eyewitness News, Fresenius Kabi, Univision and iHeartMedia Chicago to host the 100th Anniversary Blood Drive on Jan. 21 … Continued
Posted by Bill Olson UBA publishes many white papers, an executive summary of its annual Health Plan Survey, and custom reports. Below are the publications that garnered the most traffic and requests in 2014. 1. The Employer’s Guide to “Play or Pay”. With every day that goes by, the nation’s employers move a step closer … Continued
www.thinkhr.com Question: Our self-funded plan includes exclusions for hazardous activities and hobbies, including injury or illness arising from use of snowmobiles, personal aircraft, personal watercraft, four wheel recreational vehicles, etc. Does the Affordable Care Act (ACA) prohibit this type of exclusion or limitation for grandfathered and nongrandfathered plans? Answer: Federal regulations under the Health Insurance … Continued
www.thinkhr.com On September 11, 2014, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a final rule which updates the reporting and record-keeping requirements for injuries and illnesses, found at 29 C.F.R. 1904. The rule goes into effect on January 1, 2015. Changes to record-keeping requirements Under OSHA’s record-keeping regulation, certain covered … Continued
www.thinkhr.com H3N2 influenza viruses led to record numbers of deaths in the 2004, 2008, and 2013 flu seasons. Doctors are concerned because this type of virus appears to be dominating the 2015 flu season. Employers should stress optimal health and hand-washing behaviors in their workplaces to avoid the threat of flu and keep their workplaces … Continued