The IRS has released their official Revenue Procedure 2012-26 which will provide a bump to the maximum contributions individuals and families can make toward their 2013 Health Savings Accounts. With this increase in contribution limits, there is Read On >
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BBG’s HIPAA Corner
BBG's HIPAA Corner by Sarah Clyburn: One of the key components of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 is the Privacy Rule. The HIPAA Privacy Rule provides federal protection for an individual’s health Read On >
Special Guest Blog: The Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Summary of Benefit and Coverage (SBC) Clarification
Special Guest Blog by David O’Shea of Significa Benefit Services Summary of Benefits and Coverage The Affordable Care Act (ACA), often referred to as "Health Care Reform", requires health plans to automatically distribute a standardized Summary Read On >
What You Don’t Know About Cyber Security Liability
Written By: Melanie Nocera Did you know that your General Liability Insurance may not provide the coverage you need associated with Cyber Security. At an average cost of $200 per lost record, and all other associated costs, this could disrupt Read On >
Employee Business Expenses May Qualify for a Tax Deduction
An employee who itemizes deductions may be able to deduct certain work-related expenses. The IRS provides information that can help an employee determine which expenses may be deducted as employee business expenses. Qualifying Expenses for Read On >
Family and Medical Leave
The FMLA entitles eligible employees to take up to 12 workweeks of unpaid, job-protected leave in a 12-month period for specified family and medical reasons. It also includes certain family military leave entitlements. Employers who employ 50 or Read On >
Employers Anticipate Increased Hiring Activity Through Spring
Results from the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey for the second quarter of 2012 indicate that employers across all industries and regions are reporting a positive hiring outlook for April through June. More than 18,000 U.S. employers were asked Read On >
Interviewing Applicants: 5 Do’s and Don’ts
Conducting effective interviews helps to ensure you are hiring the best-qualified candidate for the job. An interview should provide as much information as possible about an applicant's potential to perform the duties of a particular position. As an Read On >
Updated FMLA Model Forms Released
Updated model forms are now available for employers to use in connection with leave taken by employees under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The updated forms reflect a new expiration date of February 28, 2015. The following model Read On >
New FAQs Address Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) Notice Requirements
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released a new set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)relating to the new summary of benefits and coverage (SBC) notice requirements under Health Care Reform. The 24 FAQs address various issues related to Read On >