Feds cancel another penalty under ACA

By Christian Schappel

 

Employers just got some more relief when it comes to complying with the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Obama Administration just announced, via a brief FAQ on the DOL’s website, that employers who fail to provide employees with a health exchange notice will not be “penalized.”

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Pricing issue jeopardizes federal exchange opening

By Gillian Roberts

As the insurance and benefits industries brace for Oct. 1, the Wall Street Journal is reporting that the price determination technology for the federally-run exchanges isn’t consistent. “Government officials and insurers were scrambling to iron out the pricing quirks quickly,” accordingly to the Sept. 19 article.

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More small businesses turning to ICs — and why it’s a potentially dangerous move

By Tim Gould

 

The trend seems clear: Small companies are turning more and more to independent contractors.

A recent SurePayroll study says that 22% of small business owners are more likely to hire independent contractors than full-time workers in the coming months.

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New Obamacare FAQ tackles exchange notices, 90-day waiting period

By Jared Bilski

 

 

The exchange notice requirement and the rule regarding 90-day waiting periods are two Obamacare provisions that generated plenty of questions from confused employers. And the DOL has attempted to answer those questions in its most recent health reform FAQ.
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Ancient Superseed Chia Increases Energy and Metabolism

By Dr. Josh Axe

 

Most wellness doctors agree that Chia is one of nature’s true superfoods.  It delivers maximum nutrients with minimum calories and promotes digestion, energy and detoxification of the body. Originally grown in Mexico, the seeds were highly valued for their medicinal properties and nutritional value. In fact, they we're even used as currency!

 

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Tip Tuesday! Departments Clarify ACA Rules for HRAs

By Infinisource

 

On Friday, September 13, 2013, the DOL and the IRS issued guidance on how the annual limit and preventive services rules in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) apply to HRAs. IRS Notice 2013-54 and DOL Technical Release 2013-03 provided much-awaited answers to questions about what types of HRAs comply with these ACA rules.

 

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Go Mediterranean! Try it the calorie-wise way

By Melanie Polk, M.M.Sc., R.D., F.A.D.A.

Imagine this: You're sitting on a piazza in southern Italy, basking in the sights and sounds of a warm autumn afternoon. Bite by delicious bite, you nibble from a small plate of veggies, olives and nuts.

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