by BMC | Jun 17, 2016 | Uncategorized
Groups with coverage through Independence Blue Cross/Keystone Health Plan East/AmeriHealth should all be receiving letters from the carrier offering identify theft protection services AT NO COST! They are offering your employees identify theft protection services...
by BMC | Dec 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
Congress has deferred the tax on expensive employer health plans. There is a two year postponement to what has been dubbed the ‘Cadillac tax’. It’s part of a budget package on which the House and Senate are preparing to vote within the next few days....
by BMC | Jul 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
Late last week, Independence Blue Cross sent a customer mailing regarding broker access to IBXpress, the Employer Portal. As you may now be aware, this mailing included erroneous information causing significant confusion. They are saying that their intent with the...
by BMC | Jun 11, 2015 | Uncategorized
Reminder: PCORI Fees Due by July 31 for Employers Sponsoring HRAs and Other Self-Insured Plans Fees to fund the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) are due July 31 from employers that sponsor certain self-insured health plans, including health...
by BMC | Apr 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
“Large” employers (those who average at least 50 full time employees, including full time equivalents) will be required to provide Form 1095C for all employees for calendar year 2015. In layman’s terms, think of the 1095C as a W2 for benefits. Copies...
by BMC | Mar 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
Philadelphia recently passed a new paid sick leave law: Philadelphia Paid Sick Leave Ordinance, Bill No.: 141026 – (Effective May 13, 2015) This ordinance enacts a new Chapter of the Philadelphia Code, entitled “Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces.”...
