Q&A: Can a COBRA Participant Add Family Members During Open Enrollment?
Learn if you can add family members to a former employee's COBRA coverage, even if they were not originally covered.
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November 27, 2024
Q&A: Can We Terminate Coverage for an Employee on Extended Leave?
Confused about terminating employee benefits during extended leave? Understand how to best protect your company and employees' interests.
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October 28, 2024
Q&A: How to Maximize COBRA Coverage for Your Spouse
How do COBRA rules and retirement affect a spouse's health coverage? Learn how to extend coverage for your employee's spouse when they retire at age 65.
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September 30, 2024
Q&A: Handling Medical Benefits for Military Leave Under USERRA
Handling medical benefits for employees on military leave can be confusing. Julie Athey discusses obligations under the USERRA and steps to take.
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August 30, 2024
Q&A: Can We Terminate COBRA Coverage Early Due to Fraud?
Understand regulations surrounding terminating COBRA coverage early due to potential fraudulent activities.
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July 29, 2024
Q&A: Can Independent Contractors Enroll in Our Health Plan?
Learn about the eligibility of independent contractors for group health plans and whether you should offer benefits.
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June 25, 2024
Q&A: Can We Offer Cash Payout for an HRA?
What happens to an employee's HRA when they pass away? Julie Athey discusses who can spend the money and if an HRA cash payout is possible.
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May 24, 2024
Q&A: Can We Change Dependent Care FSA Contributions Outside of OE?
Discover what options you have for changing dependent care FSA contributions outside of open enrollment. Including when changes are allowed and how to avoid over-contributing.
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April 26, 2024
Q&A: Can Employees Drop Coverage Due to Second Job?
Is picking up a second job considered a "qualifying event", allowing an employee to drop their coverage? Understand how cafeteria plan regulations play a role in this decision.
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April 2, 2024
Benefits Q&A: How Should My Company Administer COBRA Coverage?
Unsure about how to start COBRA coverage for your company? Learn the pros and cons of self-administering versus using a vendor, plus tips for preparing as your company grows.
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March 5, 2024
Benefits Q&A: Are We Required to File 1095-B Forms Electronically?
Confused about the new electronic filing requirement for 1095-B forms? Julie Athey discusses the upcoming deadline and how employers should proceed.
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February 1, 2024
Benefits Q&A: How do "Controlled Groups" Comply with the ACA?
Julie Athey discusses controlled groups and how they determine which companies are required to comply with the ACA's employer mandate.
