Our compliance philosophy is very simple: we believe it’s our responsibility to provide clear and actionable information. We are committed to translating legalese into English and telling you how proposed rules or existing regulations will impact your benefits. Then we tell you what you need to do and when.

Information is distributed in a number of ways depending on the nature and urgency of the topic. Think of Compliance Updates as breaking news bulletins. These notices are released in response to state or federal actions that will impact your benefits or wellness programs.

Revised Timing for Medicare Part D Notices – Action Required
August 23, 2011
The passage of the Patient Protection and Affordability Act of 2010 (PPACA) changed the Medicare Annual Open Enrollment period to October 15, 2011 through December 7, 2011. As a result, employers must distribute Medicare Part D Notices for the current plan year to members by October 15.

Health Reform Update: Guidance Released on Uniform Summary of Benefits and Coverage
August 23, 2011
On August 18, 2011, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury released proposed regulations that provide standards for use by group health plans and health insurance carriers in compiling and providing a summary of benefits and coverage (SBC) and a uniform glossary of commonly used health insurance and medical terms, as required by the Affordable Care Act. The Departments also released templates, instructions, and related materials to assist with development of the SBC and disclosure of the uniform glossary. The proposed regulations were published yesterday in the August 22, 2011 Federal Register.

Increase to San Francisco Health Care Ordinance Spending Requirement;
2012 Limits for Health Savings Account
August 9, 2011