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Who Knew? Is Premium Recovery Possible with an FMLA Leave?
An employee takes FMLA leave then doesn’t come back to work. Can the employer recover premiums it paid during the leave? The answer may surprise you.
April 29, 2019
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April Question of the Month: Are alcohol and drug treatments eligible expenses?
Can a participant receive a reimbursement from an HSA or FSA for alcohol and drug treatment?
April 29, 2019
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March Question of the Month: Why did an FSA claim get denied for stockpiling?
Just because it’s an eligible expense, doesn’t mean the claim is automatically approved. Stockpiling isn’t allowed. Here’s what it is and how to avoid it.
March 22, 2019
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Mailing Initial COBRA Notices prevents future finger pointing
Making the effort to properly mail Initial COBRA Notices not only thwarts the “I didn’t know” defense, it can also stave off lawsuits and costly penalties. Here’s the scoop.
March 22, 2019
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No yawning allowed: plan documents & SPDs are riveting…and required
While the topic may seem a bit of a snooze, ignoring plan document and SPD requirements in alphabet soup programs could be a wake up call in the form of potential penalties.
February 28, 2019
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The muddy waters of COBRA and a global world
Our world is increasingly connected – domestic companies owned by global corporations, employees working in other countries. When an employee terminates, who gets COBRA? Find out.
November 28, 2018
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Question of the month: Do I have to offer COBRA to an employee I fired for misconduct?
Our alphabet soup expert explains why you just may want to offer COBRA to an employee who may not deserve it.
November 28, 2018
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Question of the month: Can we double dip on our DCAP?
Is it possible for spouses to both utilize Dependent Care Assistance Plans to lower care expenses? It’s our question of the month.
October 26, 2018
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Have employees in Seattle? What employers need to know about the new Transit Benefits Ordinance.
The Seattle City Council just passed an ordinance required employers to offer a Qualified Transportation Plan. Regardless of where you are based, if you have employees working in Seattle, you need to read this.
October 26, 2018
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Is an HRA a COBRA eligible benefit?
Just because your plan document says the HRA is not available to terminated employees, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s following the rules.
September 26, 2018
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