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Overhaul of Employer Based Retirement Plans On May 5, the House Ways and Means Committee unanimously passed the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2021. The bill has considerable bipartisan support, so it is expected to pass in the house. The bill builds on the SECURE Act, which seeks to Read more
Notice of Class Action Settlement in BCBS Antitrust Lawsuit Since approximately 2013, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) has been defending claims in a class action antitrust lawsuit alleging that BCBSA engaged in anti-competitive activities that resulted in, among other things, increased premiums for policyholders and insureds. In late 2020, Read more
HSAs & Medicare by Roger D. Garrett, CLU, ChFC, CSS, LUTCF Careful planning is essential when you are approaching enrollment in Medicare and participating in funding a Health Savings Account. There are many moving parts to this process, and it is easy to misunderstand and make mistakes in determining eligible Read more
2021 Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund (“PCORTF”) Fees April 7, 2021 As a reminder that the annual Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund (“PCORTF”) fees are due by July 31, 2021. At the end of 2019, the Federal Government reauthorized the annual payment of fees by health insurers and group health Read more
2021 Update: Colorado Secure Savings Program Colorado Senate Bill 20-200 was passed in July 2020 and the State is looking to enact it in July/August 2021. Businesses with five W2 employees or more will be mandated to offer a retirement benefit to their employees either through the States program or Read more
ERGONOMIC TIPS WHILE WORKING FROM HOME As we adapt the way we work to the best suggested practices at this time, this is an excellent opportunity to review some ergonomic tips and considerations while working from home. It can be easy to overlook ergonomics when you’re in a comfortable environment Read more
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund (“PCORTF”) fees are due by July 31, 2022. By way of background, at the end of 2019, the Federal Government reauthorized the annual payment of fees by health insurers and group health plans into the PCORTF until 2029. (Such payments were previously set to expire Read more