HHS: ICD-10 Deadline Will Be Postponed

By on February 17, 2012 in HHS

The Wall Street Journal  (2/17, Hobson) “Health Blog” reports that the Department of Health and Human Services has announced that it will postpone the deadline for ICD-10 implementation. The Hill  (2/17, Pecquet) “Healthwatch” blog reports that HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said, “We have heard from many in the provider community who have concerns about the [...]

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HHS, DOL and Treasury announced two important rules – final SBC regulations and additional information regarding the automatic enrollment and employer penalty requirements

By on February 13, 2012 in DOL, SBC

From the KT Health and Welfare Team: This morning HHS, DOL and Treasury announced two important rules – final SBC regulations and additional information regarding the automatic enrollment and employer penalty requirements. Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) As noted during a prior update, the agencies have delayed the application of the final SBC rules [...]

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DOL Technical Release 2012-01 FAQs on Automatic Enrollment, Shared Responsibility and Waiting Periods

By on February 10, 2012 in Department of Labor, DOL

Technical Release No. 2012-01 Frequently Asked Questions from Employers Regarding Automatic Enrollment, Employer Shared Responsibility, and Waiting Periods February 9, 2012   Introduction Many provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Affordable Care Act) that become effective beginning in 2014 are designed to expand access to affordable health coverage. These include provisions for [...]

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IRS Releases New Publication 969 Affects HSAs, MSAs, HRAs, FSAs

By on January 20, 2012 in 969, Publication 969

By Ric Joyner, CEBS, GBA. CFCI Technorati Tags: 969,Publication 969,IRS publication 969,IRS,Tax payers,2011   Publication 969 will assist taxpayers for 2011 tax years.

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Washington Post Article Sets Stage for Religious Fight and Health Care Rules

By on January 20, 2012 in Uncategorized

Technorati Tags: health care reform,catholic,washington post,birth control Obama administration gives groups more time to comply with birth control rule By N.C. Aizenman, Friday, January 20, 11:51 AM The Obama administration will allow religious organizations an additional year to comply with a new rule requiring employers that offer their workers health insurance to include coverage of [...]

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