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Apr 25, 2019
Do you need to send health care eligibility updates to your insurance carrier? Then you need an Electronic Data Interchange 834 file, commonly shortened to EDI834. This standard format meets HIPAA requirements, but there’s a catch. Even though it’s a global standard,...
Apr 4, 2019
If you’re exempt from federal COBRA rules, you might think you don’t have to worry about compliance. But are you forgetting mini-COBRAs? Just like a COBRA snake, these rules can sneak up on you to deliver a powerful bite. COBRA and Mini-COBRA The Consolidated Omnibus...
Mar 20, 2019
Employers and third-party administrators have something important in common: They’re always looking for ways to operate more efficiently. One function that is particularly time-intensive is the receipt of premium checks. Every time a check comes in, someone in your...
Mar 15, 2019
Do your COBRA policies address the rights of your employees’ children? Under the Affordable Care Act, children are allowed to stay on their parent’s health plan until they turn 26. This is true regardless of the child’s marital status, and it applies to...
Feb 19, 2019
Q: If your employee takes time off under the Family Medical Leave Act and wants to maintain health coverage while he or she is out, what is the best way to accommodate this request? A: There’s more than one correct answer – but COBRA isn’t one of them. COBRA...
Dec 26, 2018
COBRA benefits can be denied to employees who are fired for gross negligence. However, to avoid legal challenges, it’s important to ensure that your termination qualifies, and to follow protocols carefully. DO understand what qualifies as gross negligence. The...