DOL posts two self-compliance tools

The DOL posted two self compliance tools, one for HIPAA and the other for ACA.

Shared Responsibility Part II

In this ErisaALERT we dig a little deeper into some aspects of the recent guidance.  Keep in mind there is no "one size fits all" application of these rules.

ErisaALERT 2013-01 regarding shared responsibility

We have posted a new ErisaALERT to our website regarding the shared responsibility provisions of ACA.
The recently proposed regulations offer some clarification, flexibility and useful transition rules.  Read the entire ALERT for more details.

US Labor Department Updates Delinquent Filer Voluntary Compliance Program

US Labor Department Updates Delinquent Filer Voluntary Compliance Program

Notice regarding Exchanges delayed

FAQs About Affordable Care Act Implementation Part XI

HHS issues 400+ pages of HIPAA regulations

“This final omnibus rule marks the most sweeping changes to the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules since they were first implemented,” said HHS Office for Civil Rights Director Leon Rodriguez. “These changes not only greatly enhance a patient’s privacy rights and protections, but also strengthen the ability of my office to vigorously enforce the HIPAA privacy and security protections, regardless of whether the information is being held by a health plan, a health care provider, or one of their business associates.”

Form 5500 Proposed Notices Eliminated

Form 5500 Proposed Notices Eliminated