The BeneBlog
CAA Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestations
Optimizing Self-Funded Health Plans for Increased Cost Containment
2025 ACA Affordability Threshold
The IRS has released a Revenue Procedure, which significantly increases the affordability threshold…
Employers must send Creditable Coverage Disclosure Notices to individuals each year
Before October 15th deadline and at additional specified times during the plan year.
HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care Privacy
HHS modified HIPAA due to changes in state laws and the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Patient Centered Outcomes Research Fee (PCOR Fee): Filing & Payment
Filing & payment deadline is July 31, 2024.
Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Disclosure Reminder
Why You Should Add a Dependent Eligibility Audit to Your Benefits Strategy
2025 IRS HSA Limits
The IRS has released the 2025 inflation adjustments affecting Health Savings Accounts and High…
Perks of Consolidating Benefits Solutions
Consolidating benefits: cost-saving, improves experience, streamlines processes, centralizes data,…
Unlocking Data Transparency: The Role of Self-Funding
Discover the key advantages of Benecon’s VERIS Consortium over traditional captive funding…
CAA Prescription Drug Benefit Reporting Due June 1, 2024
The CAA mandates health plans report drug and healthcare costs by June 1, 2024.
Employers Must File a Creditable Coverage Disclosure Notice
Employers must file a Creditable Coverage Disclosure Notice with the Department of Health and Human…
2025 Maximum Annual Limits on Cost-Sharing
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) and the Centers for Medicare…
IRS Will Require Most ACA Employer Reporting (Forms 1094 and 1095) Be Filed Electronically for 2024
ACA reporting requirements expanded in 2024; electronic filing mandatory, earlier deadlines, waiver…
Health Savings Accounts & Mental Health
HSAs cover mental health expenses: counseling, therapy, meds, and more with Benecon’s CDH…
Coverage of Weight Loss Drugs & Considerations for Plan Sponsors
By: Ellen Nastase, CPBS – Benecon Director of Pharmacy Benefits
HSA & FSA-Eligible Back-to-School Expenses
HSA/FSA cover back-to-school items: sunscreen, eyewear, physicals, bandages, and more.
Patient Centered Outcomes Research Fee (PCOR Fee): Filing & Payment Deadline
Reminder: Filing & Payment Deadline is July 31, 2023
Which areas of the country pay the most for health insurance?
Coastal states, major cities, high living costs correlate with expensive health insurance.
How difficult is it to keep self-funded health plans in compliance?
Benecon ensures compliance for self-funded health plans, covering ERISA and HIPAA regulations,…
Fully Insured vs Self Insured: An Employer’s Ultimate Guide
Fully insured vs self-insured health plans: fixed premium vs. direct funding, carrier vs. employer…
IRS Releases 2024 ACA Employer Mandate Penalties
ACA mandates penalties for large employers not offering affordable, adequate health coverage to…
3 Ways You Benefit With a Third-Party COBRA Administrator
Outsourcing COBRA administration eases workload, ensures compliance, and enhances member…
2024 Maximum Annual Limits on Cost-Sharing
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) and the Centers for Medicare…
VERIS: An employer’s best friend.
Many employers have caught on to the myths that are associated with fully-insured health plans and…
Mental Health Leads the Employee Benefits Conversation this Year
Demand for mental health resources rises; Benecon sees triple inquiries, indicating increased…
2023 IRS Contribution Limits
The IRS just released 2023 contribution limits for HSAs, FSAs, commuter benefits, adoption…
The value of creating internal brand loyalty
The importance of brand loyalty might be better understood, but what about employee loyalty?…
Why adding an FSA makes an HSA even better
Saving, investing and retirement planning. These are just three of the perks you’ll experience…
4 Compliance Topics Every Employee Benefits Leader Should Know
Employers face challenges every single day — some of which have a significant impact on their…
Choosing an HDHP vs a PPO
Consider family expenses, pre-tax benefits, employer contributions, and retirement planning when…
What student loan forgiveness could mean for your retirement and HSA
President Biden announced plans to provide federal student loan relief to millions of Americans.
Commuter Benefits Advantages
3 surprising results employees may experience with commuter benefits.
Quiet Quitting
Hustle culture is out. Quiet quitting is in. Quiet quitting is a viral new term that describes the…