When the COVID-19 outbreak reached California, schools throughout the state converted traditional classes to a distance education model for millions of students seemingly overnight. Distance education programs rely on a combination of websites, programs/applications, and other technologies to deliver content, facilitate communication, administer exams, and more. Video conferencing applications (e.g., Zoom) with screen sharing features
Employers Must Follow New Rules Regarding Workplace Wellness Programs
This blog post was authored by Jessica Frier.
On May 29, 2013, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Treasury issued final regulations governing wellness programs. The final regulations replace interim proposals issued in 2012. The regulations will apply to plan or policy years beginning on or after January 1, 2014
Ensure Your Waiting Periods Comply with State and Federal Law
This blog post, authored by Heather DeBlanc, replaces and supersedes the post that was published on June 14, 2013, on this topic.
One of the challenges facing employers in complying with healthcare reform is reconciling federal requirements with the requirements of California law. On March 21, 2013, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services
Employers with Self-Insured Plans – Prepare to Pay PCOR Fees by July 31, 2013
This blog post was authored by Heather DeBlanc
The Affordable Care Act implemented a new fee called the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund, or “PCOR” fee. For the most part, health insurance issuers, rather than employers, are responsible for paying the PCOR fee. However, the fee also applies to self-insured plan sponsors and must be
Employers Large and Small – How the Affordable Care Act Impacts YOU
This blog post was authored by Jessica R. Frier
It’s a myth that the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) only applies to “large employers” (defined under the Act as those employers with 50 or more full-time employees, including full-time equivalents). In reality, ACA consists of thousands of pages of rules and regulations affecting businesses of all