DOL Issues FAQ on Mental Health Parity and ACA Market Reform Provisions | IL Employee Benefits

By Danielle Capilla Chief Compliance Officer at United Benefit Advisors The Department of Labor (DOL) recently provided an informational FAQ relating to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) and Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) market reform provisions. Non-grandfathered group health plans and individual or group market health insurance must cover … Continued

2015 UBA Health Plan Survey Executive Summary Now Available! | IL Benefits Broker

By Bill Olson Chief Marketing Officer at United Benefit Advisors The data are in for the 2015 Health Plan Survey! See our news release with the top cost trends. Download the UBA 2015 Health Plan Survey Executive Summary with more detailed findings. For quick reference, here’s a brief punch list of the top trends: Rates … Continued

The Security of Smart Gadgets

If you’re Inspector Gadget, you might say, “Go-go gadget security!” but for the rest of us we’re stuck with the task of keeping our smartphones, tablets, wearable technology, and any other connected devices (collectively known as the “Internet of Things”) secure.

The Security of Smart Gadgets

If you’re Inspector Gadget, you might say, “Go-go gadget security!” but for the rest of us we’re stuck with the task of keeping our smartphones, tablets, wearable technology, and any other connected devices (collectively known as the “Internet of Things”) secure.

The Security of Smart Gadgets

If you’re Inspector Gadget, you might say, “Go-go gadget security!” but for the rest of us we’re stuck with the task of keeping our smartphones, tablets, wearable technology, and any other connected devices (collectively known as the “Internet of Things”) secure.

Reporting and Plan Documents Under ERISA and Cafeteria Plan Rules | Chicago Employee Benefits

By Danielle Capilla Chief Compliance Officer at United Benefit Advisors The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) was signed in 1974. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is the agency responsible for administering and enforcing this law. For many years, most of ERISA’s requirements applied to pension plans. However, in recent years that has changed, … Continued

Happy Halloween …! | Chicago Benefits Broker

…or is it???? Did you get to go out and trick or treat with your family over the weekend or were you one of the smart ones that stayed home and gave it out instead??? It doesn’t take a brain surgeon (or any doctor for that matter) to tell you that kids just LOVE candy. … Continued

I Like Wellness. Yes, I do! I Like Wellness. How ‘Bout You?

With apologies to the rock band Queen, we are the champions (of wellness), my friends.

I Like Wellness. Yes, I do! I Like Wellness. How ‘Bout You?

With apologies to the rock band Queen, we are the champions (of wellness), my friends.

IRS Proposed Regulations Recognize Same Sex Marriage | Illinois Employee Benefits

By Danielle Capilla Chief Compliance Officer at United Benefit Advisors In June 2015, the Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v Hodges that the 14th Amendment requires a state to license a marriage between two people of the same sex, and to recognize a marriage between two people of the same sex when their marriage was … Continued

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