Volume 5, Number 1
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Health Care Reform Updates
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Infinisource
  
On December 16, 2013, the IRS published Notice 2014-01, which contains a 10-question FAQ on issues related to the same-sex marriage case of the U.S. v. Windsor.
  
Previously, the IRS issued Revenue Ruling 2013-17, which made three main points about the June 26, 2013 Windsor ruling for federal tax purposes.
  
Click here to read more.
  
  
CCR - Calendar 
HR360
  
Through our subscription with HR360, we are pleased to share a timely list of 2014 "Do's and Delays."
  
Click here to access the document.  
 

ACA Minimum Essential Coverage and Shared Responsibility Reporting and Disclosure Requirements

ERISAdiagnostics, Inc.

 

Key points for plan sponsors to remember:

  1. Insurance companies will be responsible for the reporting and disclosure for insured plans; employers will be responsible for the reporting and disclosure for self-insured plans, but may outsource the requirement to their third-party administrator.
  2. The reporting is on a calendar-year basis regardless of the plan or policy year.
  3. A written statement must be provided to the individuals/employees included in the IRS reports.
  4. The reports and statements are first due in 2016; the filing due date is the same as W-2 and 1099 reporting.

Click here for the full ERISA alert.

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CDC to Launch New Work@Health Program

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

 

The Work@HealthTM training program provides employers with the
 
knowledge and tools to promote good health in the workplace to prevent or reduce chronic illness and disability while improving productivity and overall competitiveness. Selected employers also receive technical assistance and up to $5,000. Training begins in early 2014 (February-April).
  
For details and application information, click here.

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Enlighten - BSG Events

 
SFSP: Health Care, Retirement & You Summit
January 21, 2014
Click here for more information.
 
 
The Paranet Group: Manufacturing 2014
January 29, 2014
Click here for more information.
 
 
AFS: Wisconsin Regional Foundry Conference and Exposition Sustainability
February 13, 2014
Click here for more information.
 
 

HR360 

  
Client Reminder: More information regarding Health Care Reform and other benefit resources are available on the HR360 website, available to BSG clients under the "Resources" menu of your HR Express website.
BSG subscribes to this service for your benefit. If you would like to learn more regarding this resource, please contact your account management team at BSG. 
  
  
Additional Tools:
  • Pay or Play Toolkit
  • 2013 Health Care Reform Checklist
  • Performance Review Builder 

 

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