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EEOC Provides Sample Wellness Notice and Related Q&A
New wellness program rules were recently published under the ADA to ensure wellness programs do not discriminate against employees who may have health issues, or who do not want to participate in such programs. Among other things, the new rule requires employees be provided with a notice containing specific information. To help employers comply with the new ADA rule, the EEOC has issued a sample wellness notice, as well as Q&As regarding the implementation of the new rule. Click here to learn more and access the sample notice and Q&As...
PCORI Fees Due July 31, 2016
The ACA imposes fees on issuers of specified health insurance policies and plan sponsors of applicable self-insured health plans to help fund the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). The PCORI Filing and Fees are due by some Plans on July 31, 2016. We wanted to remind and assist you in meeting these plan requirements, and so are providing a number of details and resources regarding reporting, Q&As, forms, instructions and more. Please click to find all of these in our full article.
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Wisconsin TPA Recognized Again for Exemplary Workplace Wellness Efforts
After earning multiple honors for its workplace wellness efforts to date, Cypress Benefit Administrators has again been recognized for its employee-focused health improvement initiative. The third party administrator (TPA) recently received a Corporate Wellness Award from the New North B2B of Wisconsin. Learn more in the full release...