The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requires employers to report the aggregate cost of employer-sponsored group health plan coverage on their employees’ Forms W-2. For employers who file more than 250 Forms W-2, the requirement will be mandatory for 2012 (that must be issued in 2013). It is optional for employers who file fewer [...]
Health Care Reform: 2012 Compliance Update
Health Care Reform brings several changes for employers in 2012. It’s important to be aware of how Health Care Reform will impact your company in the upcoming year, and to make sure you remain in compliance. Below are some changes that will take place in 2012. If you have any questions or need assistance, please [...]
December Newsletter
Our December Newsletter is out! Click the link below for important information on : Workers’ Compensation Worst Case Scenarios & How to Avoid Them Cyber Liability Threats Employee Benefits Compliance Measuring Wellness Success Social Media’s Impact on Insurance Stahl & Associates December Newsletter
Change to Medicare Part D Enrollment Period & Notices of Coverage
The annual Medicare Part D enrollment period has been moved to October 15 through December 7, beginning with enrollment for 2012. Employers are now required to notify Medicare eligible participants of creditable or non-creditable coverage by October 15 of this year. Please note this change is effective for 2012 enrollment, and references to the November [...]
Stahl & Associates Insurance Acquires Herndon & Associates Insurance
Stahl & Associates Insurance is excited to announce our new partnership with Herndon & Associates Insurance. The acquisition expands our footprint along the I-4 corridor, giving us office locations in St. Petersburg, Oldsmar, Lake Mary, and Lakeland. Read the latest news on our acquisition: Lakeland Ledger Tampa Bay Business Journal Gulf Coast Business Review
Federal Government Issues New Health Reform Guidance and Notices
Proposed Rule on Accountable Care Organizations Released On March 31, several Federal agencies released for public comment various documents regarding Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). The central document includes the Proposed Rule released by the Centers fo Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on ACOs under the Medicare Shared Savings Program. The proposed Rule includes several elements [...]
2010/2011 Open Enrollment and Health Care Reform Compliance Checklist
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act puts in place comprehensive health insurance reforms that will roll out over four years and beyond, with most changes taking place by 2014. Many changes are effective on the first day of the first plan year beginning on or after September 23, 2010.
3 Simple Steps
If you are a small employer (business or tax-exempt) that provides health insurance coverage to your employees, determine if you may qualify for the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit by following three simple steps.
Health Care Reform – What it Means to You and Your Business in 2010 and 2011
There has been an onslaught of information from various sources since the passage of the Patient Protection & Affordable Healthcare Act (PPACA) last month. Much of the information has been difficult to decipher and some of it can be classified as “misinformation” as some major pieces of the law will not take effect until 2014 and will most likely be modified to one
degree or another. Many of the provisions will need to at least be clarified by future regulations still to be determined by the federal government.