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Grandmothering Law: Small Groups May Keep Existing 2013 Plans
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Fantastic news has swept the insurance industry and we couldn't be more excited for companies with less than 50 employees! Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 1446 (SB 1446 DeSaulnier) which provides small employers...
2014 HSA Contribution Figures
Monday, May 6, 2013
On May 2, 2013, the IRS released the new Health Savings Account (HSA) index figures for 2014. The IRS provides this early release to help plan sponsors and participants budget for the upcoming year. The 2014 index...
Pretax Transit Benefits Raised
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
For those of you who use public transit, you will see your annual tax savings increase significantly... if you participate in an Employer-Provided pretax transit program. Congress extended parity for pretax transit and...
The Supreme Court Rule on Health Care Reform
Thursday, June 28, 2012
The US Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) today, or what you might be more familiarly acquainted with as Obamacare. In a narrow margin of 5-4 votes, the...
2013 HSA Contribution Limits
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
The IRS has announced adjustments that affect health savings accounts in 2013. HSA contribution limits and High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) out-of-pocket maximums will increase slightly. For the first time in three...
2012 Indexed Figures
Friday, January 6, 2012
The 2012 IRS Indexed Figures (for the Adoption Credit, Adoption Credit through Section 125 Cafeteria Plans, Commuter Accounts, Health Savings Account and Long-Term Care) have been released and are as follows: Dependent...
Premium Payments & You!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
There is a new law regarding premium payments (CA AB 2470) which directly affects your coverage. Simply put, this bill states that premiums are due on the first of the month of coverage and if payment is not received by...