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Kinney & Larson, LLP
WebMaking the complex, simple. Mark Kinney and Phil Larson have over 50 years combined experience as health, welfare and fringe benefits attorneys. Providing legal support to: employers, health plans, providers, government organizations, third party administrators, medical manufacturers, banks/credit unions and entrepreneurs. About Us.
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Various Forms of Discrimination or Consistency Requirements for …
WebVarious Forms of Discrimination or Consistency Requirements for Health Plans. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) will add to the growing list of possible discrimination claims or requirements to treat some health plan participants the same (or similar). Many of these rules are not published yet but plan design including eligibility, coverage levels
Outdated and Unsupported Software Leads to HIPAA Settlement
WebThe security incident was the direct result of the provider failing to identify and address basic risks, such as not regularly updating their IT resources with available patches and running outdated, unsupported software. This meant their system was more susceptible to malware and other risks. The provider settled for $150,000, the agreement
General Compliance
WebKinney & Larson advises employers and other institutions on a wide array of other health and welfare benefit programs including ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, GINA, MHPAEA, ADA, state laws, QMCSOs, benefit communications, Section 125 and related provisions under the Internal Revenue Code. Our experience is nationwide and covers a host of benefit …
Additional FAQs Released on Supplemental Excepted Benefits
WebBy Phil Larson Just before Valentines day, the Department of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Treasury announced additional guidance in the form of Q&As for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance. This guidance focusses on the definition of "excepted benefits" which is relevant for compliance with many requirements …
Beware Postcard Reminders under HIPAA
WebA subcontractor for the Maryland's Developmental Disability Administration (DDA) recently learned this lesson. In early 2014, the subcontractor mailed postcards to approximately 2200 individuals to remind them to fill out the satisfaction survey for the DDA. The postcard was not enclosed in an envelope and therefore the name of the person
Final Regulations on Employer Responsibility Continue to Shed …
WebBy Phil Larson Some smaller employers continue to struggle with the requirement to provide health insurance for their employees with insurance enrollment requirements commonly called "minimum participation requirements" or "group participation rules."
If an employee elects a Health Savings Account (HSA) with …
WebBy Phil Larson The short answer is no. Individuals who have contributions to an HSA for the calendar year are required to file Form 8889 with their IRS Form 1040. Individuals who have attached forms are not eligible for the EZ Form. Technically Form 8889 is also required if there are distributions in the tax year. Form 8889 should identify all …
Don't Forget the ADA for Employee Privacy and Wellness.
WebBy Phil Larson. Many entities understand the Americans with Disabilities Act or ADA prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of disability in regards to employment compensation and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. This is found under title I of the ADA and includes ‘‘fringe benefits available by virtue
Multiemployer Affordable Care Act Reporting
WebBy Phil Larson. You might know that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has complex new reporting requirements for large employers and issuers of Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC). This reporting will be used for several important ACA topics including but not limited to: (1) the individual mandate; (2) eligibility for premium tax credits under the
When Can You Enroll or Cancel Coverage for the Exchange or …
WebIn the first year of operation, the marketplace (or exchanges) will allow an enrollment period from October 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. This essentially is a 6 month window for open enrollment. In the years that follow, the marketplace open enrollment period will run from October 15th through December 7th, essentially a 2 month window …
Which Plans Are Not Subject to ACA Market Reforms
WebUnfortunately, many benefits plans may fall into a gray area because they are not covered under this list and are not generally thought of as a major medical plan subject to the market reform rules. Some examples of this may include executive physicals, some wellness programs, or benefits that do not entirely line up with the exceptions above.
IRS Information Letters Remind Entities of Cafeteria Plan Compliance
WebThe IRS recently announced several information letters on cafeteria compliance specifically focussing on health flexible spending accounts. Some noteworthy items include: Health FSAs must adopt procedures to verify claims with (1) an independent third-party verifying the expense, and (2) employee certification that any expense being …
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