Author Archives
Russell Head
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Changes in Congress Keep Affordable Care Act Alive
January 8, 2019 | Russell Head
After the midterm elections, Republicans in the U.S. Senate have indicated that they will no longer attempt to repeal and … Read More
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IRS Issues Letter to ACA-Noncompliant Employers
November 21, 2018 | Russell Head
As many large and self-insured employers gear up to submit their 2018 Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting forms due in … Read More
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Deadline Nears for Medicare Part D Coverage Notices
October 19, 2018 | Russell Head
Employers with group health plans providing prescription drug coverage to individuals eligible for Medicare Part D are required to provide … Read More
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The Pros and Cons of Bringing Standing Desks to Your Company
September 26, 2018 | Russell Head
Standing desks are a growing trend in business settings across the country. Although experts agree that sitting for extended periods … Read More
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DOL Finalizes Rule to Expand Associated Health Plans
August 20, 2018 | Russell Head
On June 19, the Department of Labor (DOL) released a final rule that gives small businesses more freedom to join … Read More
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ACA Requires Fee for Comparing Health Outcomes
July 20, 2018 | Russell Head
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) imposes a fee on health insurance issuers and plan sponsors of self-insured health plans to … Read More
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Taxability of wellness program rewards
June 25, 2017 | Russell Head
Employer-sponsored wellness programs often include rewards or incentives to encourage employees to participate. Because there are numerous legal requirements for … Read More
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Business Benefits: Trump signs executive order on the ACA
March 13, 2017 | Russell Head
On Jan. 20, President Donald Trump signed an executive order addressing the Affordable Care Act (ACA), as his first act … Read More
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Rebate From ACA? Here’s What to do with That Money
November 7, 2016 | Russell Head
By Russell Head, President, ACHS Insurance Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Rebates and What to Do With Them Employers and other … Read More
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Health Plans Must Reveal Prescription Drug Coverage
October 24, 2016 | Russell Head
By Russell Head, President, ACHS Employers with group health plans providing prescription drug coverage to Medicare Part D eligible individuals … Read More
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How to React if You Receive Marketplace Notices
September 13, 2016 | Russell Head
By Russell Head, President, ACHS Insurance Most large employers by now have finished their employee and IRS reporting related to … Read More
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Lost In The Details: Complex Affordable Care Act Still Confuses Employers
July 25, 2016 | Russell Head
By Russell Head By now, most employers are aware of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and the … Read More
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Get Well Soon: New Rules Give Guidance for Employee Wellness Programs
June 20, 2016 | Russell Head
By Russell Head, President, ACHS Insurance Many employers offer workplace wellness programs as a way to help control health care … Read More