Archive for the 'Health Insurance' Category
Employee benefits other than wages have evolved over the years as companies look for new ways to retain good employees, boost employee morale, and encourage employee loyalty. Each year, we at HRHero and BLR survey our readers to find out what benefits they offer and how their benefits plans are decided and change to fit [...]
Posted in Alternative Work Schedule, Benefits, Benefits, Cafeteria Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Leave, Employee Leave, Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans, Telecommuting, Vacation, Wellness Programs by: Wendi Watts
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By Jessica Webb-Ayer, J.D., BLR Attorney Editor
The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments on challenge to the massive health care insurance reform law, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), enacted March 2010. Although there’s no crystal ball to tell us how the justices will inevitably rule, the oral arguments did provide a [...]
Posted in Benefits, Health Insurance, Health care reform, U.S. Supreme Court by: Jessica Webb Ayer
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Have you been pulling your hair out for the past several months trying to determine what health care reform means for your organization? This article will provide you with a good starting point by outlining many of the major provisions of the health care reform package (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the [...]
Posted in Benefits, Benefits, Cafeteria Plans, Health Insurance, Health care reform, Retirement Plans by: Arkansas Employment Law Letter
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by Susan Fahey Desmond
Well, here it is — the Health Care Reform and Control Act. Beginning January 1, 2014, every individual will be required to have “minimum essential coverage” through individual market, employer-provided or certain other coverage (e.g., Medicare or CHIP). Also, beginning January 12, 2014, any employer who employed an average of 50 employees [...]
Posted in ADA, ADA Accommodation, Benefits, Disability Discrimination, EEOC, Employee Privacy, Health Insurance, Health care reform, Mississippi, Wellness Programs by: Mississippi Employment Law Letter
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By Tamara S. Killion
Groom Law Group, Chartered
On March 23, 2010, President Barack Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law. Among other things, the Act dramatically changes health insurance coverage, including employer-provided health insurance and employer-sponsored group health plans (together, “group health plans”).
Posted in Benefits, Benefits, DOL, Health Insurance, Health care reform by: HR Hero Line
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by Donald M. Harrison
Will health care reform affect workers’ comp? Even though the term “workers’ compensation” isn’t mentioned in the bill, I anticipate both direct and indirect effects on workers’ comp. Most of the consequences are unknown at this time and may not be known for several years, but two direct results are already clear:
Posted in Alabama, Benefits, Health Insurance, Workers Compensation by: Alabama Employment Law Letter
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by Stephen Stine
We aren’t getting any younger, and neither are your employees. As a result, employers are increasingly having to confront age-related issues that may lead to legal liability. These issues arise not only in the context of hiring and firing decisions but also in the design of benefit plans. To ensure your benefit plans [...]
Posted in ADEA, Age Discrimination, Benefits, EEOC, Health Insurance, Retirement, Retirement Plans, U.S. Supreme Court, Virginia by: Virginia Employment Law Letter
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by Sally J. Reynolds
Each year thousands of Americans resolve to quit smoking, but most will be unsuccessful. Some employers have begun implementing financial incentives to motivate their health plan participants to stop using tobacco. One type of reward may be a discount on health insurance premiums for employees who don’t use tobacco or are actively [...]
Posted in Absenteeism, Benefits, DOL, Discrimination and Harassment, Drug Testing, ERISA, Employee Morale, Employee Retention, HIPAA, Health Insurance, Idaho, Wellness Programs by: Idaho Employment Law Letter
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When an employee takes unpaid Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, how do you legally manage his share of premiums for group health care coverage under the new FMLA regulations? What are the potential liabilities, and how can you avoid them? What are an employer’s rights? The answers to those questions are provided below.
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Posted in Benefits, COBRA, Cafeteria Plans, Employee Leave, FMLA, Georgia, Health Insurance, Wage and Hour, Workers Compensation by: Georgia Employment Law Letter
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by Susan Fahey Desmond
In addressing the ever increasing costs of health care in the United States, Congress is looking at options that would theoretically make health insurance more affordable to Americans. The task of making health insurance more affordable to all is monumental. President Obama has said, “There’s no quick fix; there’s no silver bullet.”
Posted in ADA, ADA Amendments Act, Benefits, EEOC, Employee Privacy, HIPAA, Health Insurance, Mississippi, Wellness Programs by: Mississippi Employment Law Letter
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