Latest Articles
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PCORI Forms and Fees Due 7/31/2019
Posted: June 11, 2019 | 
Compliance
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Update on Association Health Plans Recent Court Ruling
Posted: May 9, 2019 | Compliance
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Seasonal Employees: ACA Compliance Responsibilities
Posted: April 15, 2019 | Compliance
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Temporary Employees – When to Offer Employee Health Benefits
Posted: March 12, 2019 | Compliance
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Can an Employer Offer Varying Contribution Amounts and/or Waiting Periods?
Posted: February 26, 2019 | Compliance
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First-Time ALEs and IRS Form 1095 Reference for Employees
Posted: February 5, 2019 | Compliance
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January 2019 Employer Health Insurance Compliance Responsibilities
Posted: December 21, 2018 | Compliance
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Prepare for IRS Reporting Season: Don’t Fear the Forms!
Posted: December 4, 2018 | Compliance
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Collect Employee Waivers, Even When Carriers Do Not Require It
Posted: October 27, 2018 | Compliance
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Small Group Special Open Enrollment Window
Posted: October 23, 2018 | Compliance
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Medicare Part D Disclosure Requirement for All Employers Due by 10/14/2018
Posted: September 27, 2018 | Compliance
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Medicare Information for Employers with Employees Age 65+
Posted: September 5, 2018 | Compliance
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Controlled Groups – Your Groups May Be Combined!
Posted: June 30, 2018 | Compliance
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Offering “Cash in Lieu of Benefits” – Compliance Considerations
Posted: May 30, 2018 | Compliance
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A Closer Look at HIPAA Qualifying Events
Posted: May 4, 2018 | Compliance
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Section 125 Plans: Restrictions by Business Entity Type and Required Nondiscrimination Testing
Posted: March 27, 2018 | Compliance
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Section 125 Plans Generally Mean Irrevocable Elections
Posted: March 1, 2018 | Compliance
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IRS Forms 1095-A, 1095-B, and 1095-C Reference for Employees
Posted: January 22, 2018 | Compliance
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Employers New to ACA Mandate: Group Size, FTE Count, and First-time ALE Transition Relief
Posted: January 11, 2018 | Compliance
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Beginning a New Year: Compliance Responsibilities and Opportunities
Posted: January 5, 2018 | Compliance
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Download Your 2018 ACA Compliance Checklists
Posted: November 21, 2017 | Compliance
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7 Common ERISA Compliance Pitfalls to Avoid
Posted: October 24, 2017 | Compliance
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Important ACA Dependent-Rating-Structure Change For Plans Sold or Renewing in 2018
Posted: October 23, 2017 | Compliance
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ERISA SPDs and ACA SBCs – What’s the Difference?
Posted: September 5, 2017 | Compliance
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Critical Medicare Part D Disclosure Requirement for Employers of All Sizes – Due by 10/14/2017
Posted: September 1, 2017 | Compliance
Recent Articles
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Anthem Enhanced Commission Opportunity
Posted: June 21, 2019 |
Carrier Updates
Anthem Blue Cross wants to give you an opportunity to earn even more for your work, not only upon selling Anthem business, but for...
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GoCo Partnership Offers Broker and Client Benefits
Posted: June 18, 2019 |
Technology
As a follow up to our previous announcement about Word & Brown’s exclusive agreement with GoCo.io to deliver an easy-to-use human resources (HR) and...
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Nevada Carrier Partner Updates
Posted: June 17, 2019 |
Carrier Updates
Here’s an overview of recent updates from our carrier partners. For details on any specific update, click on the related link. Medical Aetna Restructured...
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California Carrier Partner Updates
Posted: June 17, 2019 |
Carrier Updates
Here’s an overview of recent updates from our carrier partners. For details on any specific update, click on the related link. Medical Aetna Submission...
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PCORI Forms and Fees Due 7/31/2019
Posted: June 11, 2019 |
Compliance
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) established the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to explore the effectiveness of medical treatments. An associated fee is charged to...