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Important Updates to Affordable Care Act (ACA) Form Furnishing Requirements
The Paperwork Burden Reduction Act (HR 3797) and Employer Reporting Improvement Act (HR 3801) were signed into law in the final days of 2024. Of importance, the Paperwork Burden Reduction Act now allows employers to furnish 1095-C forms to applicable members only when requested by the member, as long as the employer posts a notice…
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Fred Gard Named Partner at Conrad Siegel
Gard, a Consulting Actuary, works within the firm’s Health & Welfare division that provides consulting services for employers’ health benefit plans.
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ACA | Is the IRS going to fix the “family glitch”?
The IRS has made a proposal that may help many families access additional ACA marketplace subsidies, and employers will predominantly be unaffected. If you are intrigued, read on. The IRS issued a proposed rule on April 5, 2022 to close a loophole in the ACA policy affecting subsidies in the ACA marketplace. Currently, a family…
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Medicare Renewals & Open Enrollment – More Treats, Less Tricks
To many, the beginning of fall is marked by the change in foliage, the return of football season, and the arrival of cooler weather. But to a select few, the beginning of the annual Medicare enrollment process is lurking among the pumpkins.
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5 Ways to Cut your Healthcare Costs
Healthcare costs are a growing concern across the United States. But are you evaluating all of the ways to pocket just a little extra money and trim down some of your expenses? Below you’ll find 5 strategies you can try to make healthcare costs seem less daunting. Use in-network providers when possible An in-network provider…
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Investment Options for Your HSA
What is the #1 barrier to early retirement for many? Healthcare! Health insurance is the main reason folks aren’t retiring as early as they otherwise would like to. While there are plenty of healthcare options (albeit pricey ones) for those on the brink of retirement, what can those that are 10+ years out do now…
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Your Health Savings Accounts FAQs
Health Savings Accounts offer many advantages, but also require account holders to meet and maintain certain eligibility criteria. Here we will highlight some of the frequently asked questions, advantages, and requirements of Health Savings Accounts. Everyone’s situation is different, and individuals are encouraged to seek additional information from the resources mentioned below. Who is eligible…
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Telemedicine: Managing Expectations of Savings
If you are involved in managing your organization’s healthcare benefit offering, you have almost certainly been approached by one – or many – different vendors about offering telemedicine benefits. Telemedicine is increasing in popularity and adoption, and like any growing area in employee benefits the market is becoming flooded with vendors and brokers trying to catch…
