Publications

  • Updated PCORI Form
    On 5-28-13, the IRS released an updated Form 720 that includes an area for issuers and plan sponsors to report and pay the PCORI fee. Get details in this brief.
     
  • PCORI What?
    Under the ACA, health insurance issuers and sponsors of self-insured health plans must pay what is known as PCORI fees. Get an overview of the fees here.
     
  • Best Practices for Monitoring Employee Communications
    This legislative brief addresses the issues employers face when considering implementing a monitoring program of employee communications.
     
  • 2013 Open Enrollment Checklist
    To prepare for open enrollment, health plan sponsors should become familiar with the legal changes affecting their plans for the 2013 plan year.
     
  • FAQs on the Employer Shared Responsibility Provisions
    This legislative brief explains the employer shared responsibility provisions of the ACA to help employers comply with the “pay or play” requirements.
     
  • Common and Costly Employee Benefits & HR Mistakes
    Mistakes in employee benefits and human resources can be quite costly to employers. This brief explores the difficulties of administering a benefits plan.
     
  • Social Media Security
    While the advantages of allowing access to social media sites outweigh the potential hazards for most organizations, social media use does pose a number risks.
     
  • Employee Communication
    Effective employee communication is a vital aspect of the employer-employee relationship. This brief explores various communication strategies.