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DOL Guidance for Benefit Plans Impacted by Hurricane Harvey | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

August 31, 2017

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued compliance guidance for benefit plans, employers and employees, and service providers who are impacted by Hurricane Harvey. The guidance generally provides relief from various ERISA requirements and time limits for entities in the disaster area. This follows the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announcement extending certain filing dates, including … Continued

The COBRA Payment Process | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

August 29, 2017

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The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) allows qualified beneficiaries who lose health benefits due to a qualifying event to continue group health benefits. The COBRA payment process is subject to various rules in terms of grace periods, notification, premium payment methods, and treatment of insignificant shortfalls. Grace Periods The initial premium payment … Continued

Strategic benefits communication: Five key steps to success this open enrollment season | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

August 23, 2017

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In previous posts, I have talked about several aspects of strategic benefits communication. Now it’s time to put those strategies into action. As we approach enrollment season, let’s look at five key steps to ensuring this year’s open enrollment is successful for you and your employees. 1. Determine your key objectives What do employees need … Continued

Extension of Maximum COBRA Coverage Period | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

July 24, 2017

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The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) requires employers to offer covered employees who lose their health benefits due to a qualifying event to continue group health benefits for a limited time at the employee’s own cost. The length of the COBRA coverage period depends on the qualifying event and is usually 18 … Continued

The Effects of Not Having Health Insurance on Personal Finances | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

July 14, 2017

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Insurance has become the method by which most Americans have their health-care costs paid. By paying a regular monthly bill for health insurance, the cost of expected health care events is spread out into even payments and the cost of major unexpected medical incidents is absorbed by insurance. Lack of health insurance can have a … Continued

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DOL Guidance for Benefit Plans Impacted by Hurricane Harvey | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

The COBRA Payment Process | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

Strategic benefits communication: Five key steps to success this open enrollment season | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

Extension of Maximum COBRA Coverage Period | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

The Effects of Not Having Health Insurance on Personal Finances | JRW Associates, Inc., a Raleigh Benefit Advisory Firm

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