This document provides an overview of health care reform provisions that will impact employers in 2013 and beyond. Key points include:
- Large employers with over 50 full-time employees will face penalties if they do not provide affordable and adequate health insurance to full-time staff beginning in 2014.
- Small employers with under 50 employees are exempt from these penalties but will see modified community rating rules applied to their small group plans in 2014.
- Individuals must have qualifying health insurance or pay a penalty through their taxes beginning in 2014. Subsidies will be available for individuals earning up to 400% of the federal poverty level who obtain coverage through public exchanges.
- States must decide whether to expand Medicaid eligibility to 133
NY Wage Parity Compliance and Your Home Health Care Business.
Crucial information for Home Care and Home Health Aid (HHA) Companies who want to be in compliance with the NY Wage Parity law.
The Home Care Worker Parity Living Wage Law brought about sweeping reforms for the home health care industry. Now, surprising guidance released in May, 2014 has shaken many assumptions about overtime pay and additional wages. Is your company in compliance with the new guidance? BDB Payroll Services provides you with a step-by-step update on these challenging developments:
~ Overtime and Wage Parity: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
~ Surprise! New Revelations about Additional Wage
~ Use it or Lose it Rule
~ Coordination with NYC Paid Sick Leave Law
~ Self-Insured Plans Redux: Are They Compliant?
~ QIVAPP update
~ BDB Solutions for Healthcare Businesses
Slides were presented at a Special Webinar for BDB's clients who operate in the healthcare industry and BDB's affiliate CPA's.
For businesses with 50 employees or less. There is a lot of confusion and misunderstanding about what the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is and how it will affect your business and employees. It is important to learn how it relates to you, your employees and your business. There are many moving parts and there are changes ahead. Our blog series and webinars will describe what the Affordable Care Act is "in plain English" and keep you up to date on the latest information.
This document summarizes a presentation on health care in the workplace. It discusses the history of employer-provided health insurance in the US and key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) including the individual mandate, employer mandate, and potential economic impacts. It also shares preliminary results from a survey of Virginia business leaders which found most were concerned about rising health care costs and expected the ACA to negatively impact their businesses. Current policy debates around defining full-time work under the ACA are also covered. Helpful online resources on ACA implementation are provided.
This document provides an overview of key aspects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for employers, including:
1) The ACA requires employers with 50 or more full-time equivalent employees to offer affordable health insurance that meets minimum coverage requirements or face penalties.
2) The ACA also creates health insurance marketplaces for individuals and small businesses to purchase insurance plans.
3) The ACA provides tax credits for small businesses that offer health insurance to employees to help offset costs, with credits of up to 50% available.
Implementing Health Care in 2014: It’s Far More Than Just a ‘Pay or Play’ Decision
On June 19, 2013, the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce hosted a workshop on the new health care reform law. This presentation outlines what small employers need to know about the law changes.
NY Wage Parity Compliance and Your Home Health Care Business.
Crucial information for Home Care and Home Health Aid (HHA) Companies who want to be in compliance with the NY Wage Parity law.
The Home Care Worker Parity Living Wage Law brought about sweeping reforms for the home health care industry. Now, surprising guidance released in May, 2014 has shaken many assumptions about overtime pay and additional wages. Is your company in compliance with the new guidance? BDB Payroll Services provides you with a step-by-step update on these challenging developments:
~ Overtime and Wage Parity: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
~ Surprise! New Revelations about Additional Wage
~ Use it or Lose it Rule
~ Coordination with NYC Paid Sick Leave Law
~ Self-Insured Plans Redux: Are They Compliant?
~ QIVAPP update
~ BDB Solutions for Healthcare Businesses
Slides were presented at a Special Webinar for BDB's clients who operate in the healthcare industry and BDB's affiliate CPA's.
For businesses with 50 employees or less. There is a lot of confusion and misunderstanding about what the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is and how it will affect your business and employees. It is important to learn how it relates to you, your employees and your business. There are many moving parts and there are changes ahead. Our blog series and webinars will describe what the Affordable Care Act is "in plain English" and keep you up to date on the latest information.
This document summarizes a presentation on health care in the workplace. It discusses the history of employer-provided health insurance in the US and key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) including the individual mandate, employer mandate, and potential economic impacts. It also shares preliminary results from a survey of Virginia business leaders which found most were concerned about rising health care costs and expected the ACA to negatively impact their businesses. Current policy debates around defining full-time work under the ACA are also covered. Helpful online resources on ACA implementation are provided.
This document provides an overview of key aspects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for employers, including:
1) The ACA requires employers with 50 or more full-time equivalent employees to offer affordable health insurance that meets minimum coverage requirements or face penalties.
2) The ACA also creates health insurance marketplaces for individuals and small businesses to purchase insurance plans.
3) The ACA provides tax credits for small businesses that offer health insurance to employees to help offset costs, with credits of up to 50% available.
Implementing Health Care in 2014: It’s Far More Than Just a ‘Pay or Play’ Decision
On June 19, 2013, the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce hosted a workshop on the new health care reform law. This presentation outlines what small employers need to know about the law changes.
Small Business Tax Considerations Under the Health Reform and HIRE ActsStambaugh Ness, PC
The document summarizes small business tax considerations related to the Federal Health Care Reform and HIRE Acts. It provides details on the small business health insurance tax credit available from 2010-2013 for employers with fewer than 25 FTEs offering qualifying health insurance. It also outlines the payroll tax exemption and retention credit available to employers under the HIRE Act for hiring and retaining qualified workers.
HR Webinar: HR Professional’s Role in Managing Leave of AbsenceAscentis
Requests for leaves of absence rank among the most frequently encountered challenges faced by the HR professional because employers must contend with a patchwork of employee-friendly statutes, including federal, state and local leaves – it’s important to understand how these leaves coordinate because they often contain overlapping and sometimes conflicting employee rights and employer obligations.
HR Webinar: Benefits Update: 2020 Open Enrollment ConsiderationsAscentis
As we enter the busy Open Enrollment season for 2020 coverage, as a professional community, we face more uncertainty than in any year in recent memory. While the ACA still governs the design and administration rules of most healthcare plans, exceptions are now available for some employers. The individual mandate is effectively repealed, impacting both employee plan selection behavior and ACA reporting requirements. The relatively simple and straightforward subject of Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs) has morphed into a complex assortment of financial vehicles (QSEHRAs, ICHRAs, EBHRAs). And as Wellness Programs are gaining near-universal popularity, some big-name employers are in the news for toeing the line of the design rules for these plans. In this session, we'll review some key and late-breaking developments benefits professionals need to know!
Compliance HR Webinar: Working On OvertimeCHRJenn26
The document discusses the Department of Labor's proposed changes to regulations regarding overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Key points include:
- The DOL proposed increasing the minimum salary level for exempt "white collar" employees from $47,892 to $50,400 per year.
- Employers objected to the proposed salary level and automatic annual increases.
- The DOL may also tighten the duties tests, such as requiring employees spend 50% of their time on exempt duties.
- Employers are advised to begin preparing for the changes, including identifying impacted employees, reviewing compensation plans and policies, and communicating changes.
US Chamber Small Business ELA Loan GuidePaula Carr
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program,
the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses who maintain their payroll during
this emergency.
Covid19 guidance for multiemployer plans and labor unions webinarWithum
COVID-19 Guidance: Multiemployer Plans and Labor Unions
In this webinar we talk about how COVID-19 is impacting Multiemployer Plans and Labor Unions, including relief programs and FAQs
The document provides onboarding information for a new hire at a restaurant, including:
- An overview of the company's mission to provide exceptional customer service and prioritize associate satisfaction and growth.
- Details about payroll, benefits, PTO accrual, holidays, discounts, and public transit benefits.
- Explanations of policies regarding accurately reporting tip income, health insurance eligibility, and using paid time off for absences like family and medical leave.
- Instructions for completing new hire paperwork and reviewing documents with the new hire's manager.
Beneplan Annual HR and Employment Law Workshop - Sherrard Kuzz PresentationBeneplan
The document provides an overview of Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 in Ontario. It discusses several key changes proposed by the bill, including increasing the minimum wage and improving protections for employees. Some of the major changes covered are enhancing equal pay provisions, increasing vacation and leave entitlements, facilitating union certification, and providing greater protections for employees during and after collective bargaining processes. The presentation aims to outline the context and major components of Bill 148.
This document summarizes key provisions of the Affordable Care Act that employers need to be aware of now and in 2014. It discusses the individual mandate, health insurance marketplace open enrollment, eligibility for premium subsidies, employer notice requirements, essential health benefits that plans must cover, consumer protections, calculating minimum value of employer plans, defining full-time employees, and penalties for large employers that do not offer adequate coverage. It also provides examples of premium and subsidy amounts in New Jersey and addresses issues like wellness programs, automatic enrollment, auditing, and potential legal protections for employees.
The Inside Scoop on the Affordable Care Act for Employers Today Workology
The affordable care act or ACA is impacting employers and businesses different ways. Hear from our experts how the specifics of the ACA when it comes to offering health insurance the communication required and other obligations employers have or face hefty penalties.
This webinar is eligible for HRCI recertification credit. Visit http://b4j.com/hrciwebinars & register to get PHR, SPHR & GPHR cert credits free.
This document summarizes a presentation on health care in the workplace. It discusses the history of employer-provided health insurance in the US and key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) including the individual mandate, employer mandate, and potential economic impacts. The presentation covers the major goals and components of the ACA, how it affects individuals, businesses, and the overall economy. It also discusses current policy debates around defining full-time work and other issues related to implementing the ACA.
If your business traditionally picks up during the last quarter of the year, you may be accustomed to hiring seasonal help to augment your staff. Large numbers of people are out of work right now, and hoping to find at least temporary employment during the busy holiday season.
The ICHRA vs. the QSEHRA: Which is right for your business?PeopleKeep
This document compares the Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) and the Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement (QSEHRA). It discusses eligibility requirements for employers and employees, allowance caps and budgetary guidelines, premium tax credit compatibility, and considerations for which arrangement may be a better fit depending on an employer's needs and budget. The presenter concludes by describing the ICHRA offering available from PeopleKeep starting in September 2019.
The $20,000 Tax Dilemma: How to Eliminate $20,000 of Annual Tax LiabilityWalter Hines
The document discusses tax strategies for a dental practice owner with a $20,000 annual tax liability. It recommends establishing a high deductible health plan, health savings account, safe harbor 401(k) plan, professional overhead expense insurance, and executive bonus plan to provide $20,000 in total estimated tax deductions. It also suggests the owner contribute at least $5,000 annually to their 401(k) and a universal life insurance policy for retirement savings. The presentation aims to help owners pay themselves rather than the IRS through various tax-deductible benefits.
HR Webinar: Ho, Ho, Ho My Goodness: Compliance Review for Year-End 2019Ascentis
The document provides an overview of changes to minimum wage rates across multiple states and localities effective in 2020. Key points include:
- Over 20 states are increasing their minimum wage rates in 2020, with rates ranging from $8.56 to $15 per hour.
- Many cities and counties within California are increasing their minimum wages, some exceeding the new state minimum of $13 per hour.
- Other localities increasing minimum wages include Denver, Chicago, and Cook County, Illinois.
- Several jurisdictions have set future increases to reach rates of $15 per hour or more by 2022-2026.
- Tipped minimum wages are also increasing in some states but remain lower than regular minimum
2020 Emergency Relief For Employers Called “Paycheck Protection Plan” Created...CMP
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), aimed at providing financial relief for American businesses in response to the economic fallout from the fast-developing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Payroll Webinar: Wage and Hour Compliance in 2021Ascentis
This webinar concentrates on federal and state wage and hour requirements that must be followed in the payroll department. Areas of discussion include calculating overtime, travel time, minimum wage, posting requirements, meal and rest periods, how often an employee must be paid and by what method and paying terminated employees.
The document summarizes the findings of a survey of 1,433 small business owners in the United States regarding their retirement preparedness and plans. Key findings include:
- Less than half of small business owners feel well prepared financially for retirement. Many lack a written retirement plan.
- While most have started saving for retirement, only half have consulted a financial advisor. Most will rely on investments, Social Security, and IRAs to fund retirement.
- Four in ten small business owners never plan to fully retire, preferring to work part-time or start new businesses during retirement.
This is the last keynote address I made at the International Medical Informatics Conference (MEDINFO).The speech presented the areas in which eHealth can contributed to health and well-being, the emerging trend of using big data in health and examples of how big data from mobile phones, social media and internet have been used.
Small Business Tax Considerations Under the Health Reform and HIRE ActsStambaugh Ness, PC
The document summarizes small business tax considerations related to the Federal Health Care Reform and HIRE Acts. It provides details on the small business health insurance tax credit available from 2010-2013 for employers with fewer than 25 FTEs offering qualifying health insurance. It also outlines the payroll tax exemption and retention credit available to employers under the HIRE Act for hiring and retaining qualified workers.
HR Webinar: HR Professional’s Role in Managing Leave of AbsenceAscentis
Requests for leaves of absence rank among the most frequently encountered challenges faced by the HR professional because employers must contend with a patchwork of employee-friendly statutes, including federal, state and local leaves – it’s important to understand how these leaves coordinate because they often contain overlapping and sometimes conflicting employee rights and employer obligations.
HR Webinar: Benefits Update: 2020 Open Enrollment ConsiderationsAscentis
As we enter the busy Open Enrollment season for 2020 coverage, as a professional community, we face more uncertainty than in any year in recent memory. While the ACA still governs the design and administration rules of most healthcare plans, exceptions are now available for some employers. The individual mandate is effectively repealed, impacting both employee plan selection behavior and ACA reporting requirements. The relatively simple and straightforward subject of Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs) has morphed into a complex assortment of financial vehicles (QSEHRAs, ICHRAs, EBHRAs). And as Wellness Programs are gaining near-universal popularity, some big-name employers are in the news for toeing the line of the design rules for these plans. In this session, we'll review some key and late-breaking developments benefits professionals need to know!
Compliance HR Webinar: Working On OvertimeCHRJenn26
The document discusses the Department of Labor's proposed changes to regulations regarding overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Key points include:
- The DOL proposed increasing the minimum salary level for exempt "white collar" employees from $47,892 to $50,400 per year.
- Employers objected to the proposed salary level and automatic annual increases.
- The DOL may also tighten the duties tests, such as requiring employees spend 50% of their time on exempt duties.
- Employers are advised to begin preparing for the changes, including identifying impacted employees, reviewing compensation plans and policies, and communicating changes.
US Chamber Small Business ELA Loan GuidePaula Carr
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program,
the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses who maintain their payroll during
this emergency.
Covid19 guidance for multiemployer plans and labor unions webinarWithum
COVID-19 Guidance: Multiemployer Plans and Labor Unions
In this webinar we talk about how COVID-19 is impacting Multiemployer Plans and Labor Unions, including relief programs and FAQs
The document provides onboarding information for a new hire at a restaurant, including:
- An overview of the company's mission to provide exceptional customer service and prioritize associate satisfaction and growth.
- Details about payroll, benefits, PTO accrual, holidays, discounts, and public transit benefits.
- Explanations of policies regarding accurately reporting tip income, health insurance eligibility, and using paid time off for absences like family and medical leave.
- Instructions for completing new hire paperwork and reviewing documents with the new hire's manager.
Beneplan Annual HR and Employment Law Workshop - Sherrard Kuzz PresentationBeneplan
The document provides an overview of Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 in Ontario. It discusses several key changes proposed by the bill, including increasing the minimum wage and improving protections for employees. Some of the major changes covered are enhancing equal pay provisions, increasing vacation and leave entitlements, facilitating union certification, and providing greater protections for employees during and after collective bargaining processes. The presentation aims to outline the context and major components of Bill 148.
This document summarizes key provisions of the Affordable Care Act that employers need to be aware of now and in 2014. It discusses the individual mandate, health insurance marketplace open enrollment, eligibility for premium subsidies, employer notice requirements, essential health benefits that plans must cover, consumer protections, calculating minimum value of employer plans, defining full-time employees, and penalties for large employers that do not offer adequate coverage. It also provides examples of premium and subsidy amounts in New Jersey and addresses issues like wellness programs, automatic enrollment, auditing, and potential legal protections for employees.
The Inside Scoop on the Affordable Care Act for Employers Today Workology
The affordable care act or ACA is impacting employers and businesses different ways. Hear from our experts how the specifics of the ACA when it comes to offering health insurance the communication required and other obligations employers have or face hefty penalties.
This webinar is eligible for HRCI recertification credit. Visit http://b4j.com/hrciwebinars & register to get PHR, SPHR & GPHR cert credits free.
This document summarizes a presentation on health care in the workplace. It discusses the history of employer-provided health insurance in the US and key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) including the individual mandate, employer mandate, and potential economic impacts. The presentation covers the major goals and components of the ACA, how it affects individuals, businesses, and the overall economy. It also discusses current policy debates around defining full-time work and other issues related to implementing the ACA.
If your business traditionally picks up during the last quarter of the year, you may be accustomed to hiring seasonal help to augment your staff. Large numbers of people are out of work right now, and hoping to find at least temporary employment during the busy holiday season.
The ICHRA vs. the QSEHRA: Which is right for your business?PeopleKeep
This document compares the Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) and the Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement (QSEHRA). It discusses eligibility requirements for employers and employees, allowance caps and budgetary guidelines, premium tax credit compatibility, and considerations for which arrangement may be a better fit depending on an employer's needs and budget. The presenter concludes by describing the ICHRA offering available from PeopleKeep starting in September 2019.
The $20,000 Tax Dilemma: How to Eliminate $20,000 of Annual Tax LiabilityWalter Hines
The document discusses tax strategies for a dental practice owner with a $20,000 annual tax liability. It recommends establishing a high deductible health plan, health savings account, safe harbor 401(k) plan, professional overhead expense insurance, and executive bonus plan to provide $20,000 in total estimated tax deductions. It also suggests the owner contribute at least $5,000 annually to their 401(k) and a universal life insurance policy for retirement savings. The presentation aims to help owners pay themselves rather than the IRS through various tax-deductible benefits.
HR Webinar: Ho, Ho, Ho My Goodness: Compliance Review for Year-End 2019Ascentis
The document provides an overview of changes to minimum wage rates across multiple states and localities effective in 2020. Key points include:
- Over 20 states are increasing their minimum wage rates in 2020, with rates ranging from $8.56 to $15 per hour.
- Many cities and counties within California are increasing their minimum wages, some exceeding the new state minimum of $13 per hour.
- Other localities increasing minimum wages include Denver, Chicago, and Cook County, Illinois.
- Several jurisdictions have set future increases to reach rates of $15 per hour or more by 2022-2026.
- Tipped minimum wages are also increasing in some states but remain lower than regular minimum
2020 Emergency Relief For Employers Called “Paycheck Protection Plan” Created...CMP
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), aimed at providing financial relief for American businesses in response to the economic fallout from the fast-developing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Payroll Webinar: Wage and Hour Compliance in 2021Ascentis
This webinar concentrates on federal and state wage and hour requirements that must be followed in the payroll department. Areas of discussion include calculating overtime, travel time, minimum wage, posting requirements, meal and rest periods, how often an employee must be paid and by what method and paying terminated employees.
The document summarizes the findings of a survey of 1,433 small business owners in the United States regarding their retirement preparedness and plans. Key findings include:
- Less than half of small business owners feel well prepared financially for retirement. Many lack a written retirement plan.
- While most have started saving for retirement, only half have consulted a financial advisor. Most will rely on investments, Social Security, and IRAs to fund retirement.
- Four in ten small business owners never plan to fully retire, preferring to work part-time or start new businesses during retirement.
This is the last keynote address I made at the International Medical Informatics Conference (MEDINFO).The speech presented the areas in which eHealth can contributed to health and well-being, the emerging trend of using big data in health and examples of how big data from mobile phones, social media and internet have been used.
El documento compara las principales doctrinas del mormonismo con el cristianismo evangélico. Resalta que el mormonismo se basa en libros adicionales a la Biblia como fuente de autoridad, postula la existencia de muchos dioses con cuerpo físico, enseña que Jesús es hermano de Satanás y polígamo, y que la salvación se gana por obras tras la gracia.
El tratamiento térmico es el proceso de calentar y enfriar metales u otros sólidos para mejorar sus propiedades mecánicas como la dureza, resistencia y tenacidad. Se someten a calentamiento y enfriamiento en estado sólido para cambiar sus propiedades físicas. Los tratamientos térmicos del acero incluyen el temple para aumentar la dureza y resistencia, el revenido para disminuir los efectos del temple y el recocido para ablandar el acero.
Este documento describe brevemente la historia de la transmisión y preservación del texto bíblico a través de los siglos, incluyendo una comparación con otros textos antiguos como los de Platón y Virgilio. Luego define términos como "testigo de texto", "manuscrito", "cita" y "versión", e identifica algunos papiros y códices importantes como evidencia textual. Finalmente, introduce conceptos como "familias textuales", "textus receptus" y "variantes textuales".
Послуги і можливості компанії "Електронні архіви України" з оцифрування фотоальбомів, негативів, слайдів, ювелірних предметів, мап, букіністики. Подробиці - www.elau.org
Aero Mechanical Industries is an aircraft maintenance company founded in 2004 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. It has over 100,000 square feet of facilities including repair work centers, offices, and an engineering complex. The company has 65 employees with extensive aircraft maintenance experience and certifications. Aero Mechanical focuses on innovative repair solutions for aircraft components to provide cheaper alternatives to replacement.
The earth's crust is made up of 12 rigid tectonic plates that are 60-200 km thick. The document discusses plate boundaries and provides examples of the San Andreas fault in California and the 1964 earthquake in Turnagain Heights, Alaska that resulted from plate tectonic activity. Different types of boundaries like strike-slip, thrust, and normal are shown in diagrams.
Presentation made by Keith Cressman at the 40th session of the FAO Desert Locust Control Committee (DLCC) on the FAO Commission for Controlling the Desert Locust in South-West Asia, SWAC (20 June 2012).
The document provides an overview of the Middle Years Program (MYP) at the Kaohsiung American School (KAS). It discusses the 5-year structure of the MYP, from grades 6-10, and some of its key components like conceptual learning, global contexts, and approaches to teaching and learning. It also introduces the IB learner profile and explains how rubrics are used to provide students with targets and feedback to improve their work. The document aims to help parents understand the MYP to better support their children.
Este documento describe las creencias fundamentales de la Nueva Era, incluyendo la idea de que la humanidad y el universo son un solo organismo vivo, que existe una unidad entre ciencia y religión, y que el hombre puede alcanzar la salvación mediante la meditación y el desarrollo de sus potencialidades paranormales.
El documento habla sobre la determinación de capsaicina en muestras de ají y locoto. Explica que la capsaicina es el compuesto responsable del picor en los frutos del género Capsicum. Describe las propiedades químicas y físicas de la capsaicina, incluyendo su estructura molecular, punto de fusión, solubilidad y usos. También discute la escala Scoville para medir el nivel de picor de diferentes tipos de chiles, así como los efectos farmacológicos y usos medicinales de
1) The document summarizes a study using Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy (KPFM) to measure charge motion in real-time in organic thin films.
2) KPFM allows measurement of local surface potentials to observe how charges screen an applied gate voltage in materials like P3HT and PDI-CN2.
3) For a p-type material like P3HT, application of a negative gate leads to an initial negative potential that is quickly screened by holes rushing in, while application of a positive gate leads to holes leaving and a positive potential.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar where fasting is ordained. It is the most important month where believers await with eagerness. The purpose of fasting in Ramadan is to rid oneself of bad habits and come closer to Allah. Proper preparation includes increasing Quran recitation and acts of worship. Fasting, praying taraweeh, giving charity, and avoiding prohibited speech are highly encouraged during Ramadan.
This 3-day training covers enterprise-wide risk management. Day 1 includes sessions on the foundation of risk management, what ERM is, and the COSO framework. Session 1 discusses the types of risks banks face and how risk management helps monitor and mitigate risks. Session 2 will cover Wema Bank's ERM framework, its 8 components, and practical examples. The COSO ERM framework provides principles and guidance for managing risks across an organization to achieve strategic objectives in areas like operations, reporting, and compliance.
My presentation together with my group on the problem of low production which was faced by the Danshui plant 2 which produced Iphones and the decisions we suggested if we were managers
Please note: Seasonal employees ARE counted in the calculation for FTEs for the month that they work. However, if they work less than 120 days and cause the 50 FT threshold to be breached, then the employer is not considered a large employer.
The Affordable Care Act- A Timeline of Provisions That Will Affect Your BusinessG&A Partners
This document provides a timeline of provisions from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) that will affect businesses. Key provisions discussed include the employer mandate taking effect in 2014, which will require employers with 50 or more full-time equivalent employees to provide affordable health insurance or face penalties. The document also outlines other upcoming requirements such as increased Medicare taxes, mandatory employer reporting on employee health insurance costs, and health insurance exchanges beginning in 2014.
This document summarizes information presented by Matt Graves on navigating health reform, including:
1) An agenda covering the history, timeline, changes and delays of the Affordable Care Act, individual mandate, poverty level guidelines, taxes and fees, and impacts on small and large employer groups.
2) Details on the implementation timeline of the ACA from 2010-2015, including coverage requirements, essential health benefits, marketplace openings.
3) Explanations of the individual mandate penalties, poverty level guidelines used to determine subsidy eligibility, and various taxes imposed by the ACA on health plans and insurers.
4) An overview of the employer mandate and penalties for applicable large employers who do not offer
What Does Health Care Reform Mean for You? G&A Partners
Damon Thompson of G& A Partners examines the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) that was signed into law on March 23, 2010.
G&A Partners is a comprehensive human resource outsourcing provider.
For more great HR webinars and training visit www.gnapartners.com.
Affordable Care Act: What Does It Mean For Small EmployersFidelityQuickpay
The document discusses key implications of the Affordable Care Act for small employers, including:
- Small employers are defined as having 1-100 employees and are not required to provide health insurance but may be eligible for tax credits if they do.
- Existing plans can be grandfathered to avoid some new rules, but changes may cause plans to lose this status.
- New rules take effect from 2012-2015 regarding dependent coverage, annual/lifetime limits, wellness programs, and out-of-pocket maximums.
- Employers must notify employees of health insurance exchange options and provide coverage information to the government.
- Small employers should analyze health plan options, communicate changes to employees, and consider outsour
Affordable Care Act: What Does It Mean For Large EmployersFidelityQuickpay
This document discusses the impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on large employers. It explains that under the ACA, large employers are defined as those with 50 or more full-time equivalent employees. Large employers face potential penalties if they do not offer affordable health insurance to full-time employees or if any full-time employees receive premium subsidies. It provides deadlines for 2014 compliance with the ACA's coverage requirements and outlines key steps employers should take to prepare, such as determining whether to offer coverage and analyzing potential costs and penalties.
Findley Davies' Ed Redder presented at Schneider Downs Not-For-Profit Symposium Health Care Reform and Compliance Challenges and Opportunities.
Discussion Points
- The importance of knowing who you are
- Employer Shared Responsibility
- Current regulatory obligations
- Future obligations
- Additional compliance challenges
Are You Ready for the Next Wave of Health Care Reform?Bret Clark
Practical overview of what employers should be doing to avoid ACA shared responsibility penalties; how to track full-time employees; ACA reporting requirements; analysis of developing health plan structures.
This document summarizes aspects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for employers, including: how to determine if an employer is an applicable large employer subject to the employer mandate; the employer mandate requirements around offering affordable minimum essential coverage; potential penalties for non-compliance; and other ACA provisions impacting employers. It provides an overview of the employer shared responsibility rules, measurement periods, and affordability safe harbors. It also discusses other ACA topics like the individual mandate, essential health benefits, taxes and fees, and grandfathered health plans.
Healthcare Reform – The State of the Union AlphaStaff
Participants will be brought up to date on implementation of the Affordable Care Act’s provisions. What’s been implemented in 2012 and what’s on the way for 2013 and 2014. Employers will learn about the pre-existing condition, claims and appeals, automatic enrollment and “play or pay” provisions of the law. Presented by Jackson Lewis.
This document summarizes a seminar on healthcare reform compliance. It discusses tracking employee hours and classifying employees to determine employer shared responsibility under the Affordable Care Act. Large employers must offer affordable minimum essential coverage or pay penalties. Employers must use measurement, administrative and stability periods to determine variable hour employee eligibility. The seminar covers compliance dates, reporting requirements, and audits.
The document provides guidance and solutions for businesses on implementing the Affordable Care Act. It discusses strategies for determining if a business is considered large or small based on employee counts and hours. It outlines options for large businesses, such as providing insurance and facing penalties for not doing so. It also discusses establishing budgets and considering how many employees will accept offered insurance. Finally, it proposes managing expectations through clearly defined job descriptions to stabilize employee hours and support compliance.
An Employer's Obligations & Opportunities Under The Affordable Care ActMcKonly & Asbury, LLP
The presentation will concentrate on employers with 50+ employees and focus on the following: What is an “Applicable Large Employer”; Calculating the number of fulltime employees eligible for coverage and how to determine when coverage begins; Measurement periods for on-going and variable hour employees; Does their health plan provides “minimum” and “affordable coverage.”
The document provides an overview of recent and upcoming regulatory guidance related to the Affordable Care Act. Key points include:
1) The regulatory forecast indicates possible tweaks to prior regulations on issues like automatic enrollment and nondiscrimination rules. More guidance on the employer mandate penalties is also anticipated.
2) The legislative forecast suggests growing bipartisan support for modifying the employer mandate penalties, but complete repeal is unlikely. Legal challenges to the ACA continue.
3) Recent guidance addressed topics like COBRA notification forms, waiting periods, and employer reimbursement of individual premiums. Upcoming requirements include minimum essential coverage and employer shared responsibility reporting.
The document summarizes the history and key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). It discusses reforms already implemented like coverage for dependents up to age 26 and prohibiting pre-existing condition exclusions for minors. Future provisions outlined include the employer mandate in 2014, establishment of health insurance exchanges, and definitions of full-time employees for calculating employer penalties. The presentation provides an overview of ACA compliance challenges for employers and how Total HR can help clients navigate ongoing reforms.
Dane Rianhard from TriBridge Partners presented this slide via webinar on Affordable Care Act Compliance for 2014 and Beyond. The presentation includes information for small companies, companies with 50 - FTEs and companies with over 100 employees. The deck also includes information on private exchanges.
Affordable Care Act Compliance Update Webinar 3-6-14
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5. -The individual mandate was deemed constitutional by
imposing a tax.
-Since the individual mandate was upheld, then the
second question on the severability of the law did not
have to be addressed.
-The Expansion of Medicaid - Congress may not threaten
to take away existing Medicaid funding if a State chooses
not to expand Medicaid income limits.
Supreme Court Decision
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6. Current Provisions
• Coverage for dependent children up to age 26
• Elimination of pre-existing condition exclusion for minors
• Elimination of lifetime coverage limits
• Elimination of coverage rescissions
• Expansion of preventive health coverage (non-grandfathered)
• W-2 Reporting for employers (over 250 W-2’s previous year)
• Summary of Benefits and Coverage for all employers
• Non-Discrimination rules (suspended at this time)
• OTC drugs need prescription for HSA/FSA reimbursement
• Medical Loss Ratio (80% and 85%) fully-insured large group
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7. Provisions Effective in 2013
• Health FSA limit set at $2,500
• New employee education mandates (Delayed from March 1)
– Existence of exchanges
– Potential eligibility for subsidies
– Risk of losing employer contribution if employee buys coverage in an
exchange
• W-2 reporting for employers under 250 W-2’s (Transition Relief –
Delayed for under 250 W-2’s previous year)
• New Taxes & Fees
• Open Enrollment begins on October 1st for Public Exchange
for individuals and small employers
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8. Future Provisions 2014
• Individual Mandate & Penalty takes effect
• Employer Mandate takes effect & shared responsibility
• Pre-Existing condition limits prohibited for all
• Modified community rating for small fully insured groups.
– 2-50 in years 2014 and 2015, 2-100 in 2016 and beyond (Indiana)
• Public Exchanges open for individuals and small employers
• Small group and individual (non-grandfathered) plans must comply
with maximum deductibles of $2k single/ $4k family
• Must cover clinical trials (non-grandfathered)
• Maximum 90 day waiting period
• Automatic enrollment for 200+ groups
• New Appeals Process
• More fees & taxes
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10. What is Required - Individual Mandate
• To avoid paying a tax penalty, every American citizen must
have “minimum essential coverage.”
• Coverage may be obtained in multiple ways, including
through an employer (on or off the exchange), individual
policy, or though the “public exchange”.
• States to determine what constitutes minimum essential
coverage
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11. Penalties—Individual Mandate
• January 1, 2014: Individuals must enroll in medical coverage or
pay a penalty
• Penalty Amount: The GREATER of a dollar amount or percentage
of income
2014 = $95 or 1% with $285 household max
2015 = $325 or 2% with $975 household max
2016 = $695 or 2.5% with $2,085 household max
-Penalty for an individual under 18 is one half of the adult penalty, household max
assumes two children
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12. Who is Exempt from the Individual Penalty?
• Financial hardship
• Religious objections
• Native Americans
• Without coverage for less than 3 months
• Undocumented immigrants
• Incarcerated individuals
• An individual/family that has to pay more than 8% of their
income for health insurance, after taking into account any
employer contributions or tax subsidy/credits
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13. Individual Mandate – 2014
What if Individual Can’t Afford Health Coverage?
• Premium tax credits available throughout the year IF
– Coverage is obtained through a public “exchange”, AND
– Income is between 100% and 400% of federal poverty level
• Amount of credit is graduated. Person at 100% of poverty level would pay 2% of
their income for health insurance. A person at 400% would pay 9.5% of their
income.
– Individuals below 133% of federal poverty level will be eligible for
coverage through an expanded Medicaid program, unless their State
of residency opts out. (Indiana has opted out at this time)
– Individuals between 100% and 250% of federal poverty level will be
eligible for graduated lower cost deductibles and copayments if they
obtain coverage through an exchange.
– Employees can receive subsidy in public exchange if employer
sponsored health plan does not meet certain requirements 13
15. What is a “Small Employer”
• Employers with under 50 Full Time Equivalents are considered
a “Small Employer”
• Full-Time Employees = 30+ hours per week
• Part time workers are calculated with 120 hours per month
on a pro-rated basis
• “Small Employers” with less than 50 FTE’s will be exempt
from the employer coverage mandate
• “Small Employers” are exempt from employer penalties
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16. What is a “Large Employer”
• Employers with over 50 Full Time Equivalents are considered
a “Large Employer”
• Full-Time employees = 30+ hours per week
• Part-Time workers are calculated with 120 hours per month
on a pro-rated basis
• “Large Employers” with more than 50 FTE’s are subject to the
employer mandate to offer coverage to full-time employees
or pay a penalty
• Employment records starting January 1, 2013 will be counted
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17. What is a Full Time Employee? – Common Law
Employee Category Used to determine “large employer”
status?
Employer subject penalty if a
premium credit received?
Full-time Counted as one employee, based on a
30 hour or more work week
Yes
Part-time Prorated (calculated by taking the hours
worked by part-time employees in a
month divided by 120)
No
Seasonal Not counted, for those working less
than 120 days in a year
Yes, for the month in which a
seasonal worker is full-time
Leased IRS code 414(n) declares leased
employees to be exempt from
calculation
414(n) – Expectation is for
staffing company to be
“applicable large employer”
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18. What is a Full Time Employee? – Common Law
Employee Category Used to determine “small employer”
status?
Employer subject penalty if a
premium credit received?
Full-time Counted as one employee, based on a
30 hour or more work week
No, if you are a small
employer with fewer than 50
FTEs
Part-time Prorated (calculated by taking the hours
worked by part-time employees in a
month divided by 120)
No
Seasonal Not counted, for those working less
than 120 days in a year
No
Leased IRS code 414(n) declares leased
employees to be exempt from
calculation
No
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*Partners, 2% Shareholders in S Corp, not considered employees
19. How to Calculate # of Employees
• Part time workers are calculated on 120 hours per month on a
pro-rated basis to come up with FTEs
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Example: ABC Company has 10 salaried administrative staff, 15
employees that average 40 hours/week and 38 employees averaging
20 hours/week in January, 2013. They also employ 25 seasonal
employees in the summer. How many FTEs?
10 salaried
15 full time employees above 30 hours/week
38 part time 20 hrs x 4.2 weeks/month = 3,192 hours
3,192 / 120 = 27 FTEs
25 seasonal employee hours do not count
• This employer has 52 FTs and FTE’s – PLAY OR PAY
20. Hourly Look Back Periods to Determine Full-Time
For employees with fluctuating hours
• Measurement period – between 3-12 months
– Chosen by the employer in a uniform consistent basis
– This has to be determined in 2013
• Stability Period– At least 6 calendar months and no shorter than
measurement period
– The employee is treated as a full-time employee during the stability period
REGARDLESS of the amount of hours worked during that period
– If the employee does not work full-time during the stability period, the
employer may treat the employee as not a full-time employee during the
stability period that follows
• Employers with stable salaried workforce can virtually ignore this issue
• For employers with seasonal and variable hourly workforce this will
generate real problems. This employer has to begin tracking hours and
potentially revising staffing models.
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21. Look-Back
Measurement Period Stability Coverage Period
3 Months
6 Months
9 Months
12 Months
6 Months
6 Months
9 Months
12 Months
2012 2013 2014
O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D
2012 2013 2014
O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D
2012 2013 2014
O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D
2012 2013 2014
O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D
Ongoing Employees
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23. Employer Mandate & Shared Responsibility
January 1, 2014: “Large” employers must offer to their full-
time employees (working at least 30 hours on average per
week during a month):
– Affordable Coverage – Employee cost must be less than 9.5% of
household income for single coverage*
• Safe Harbor allows an employer to use Box 1 from employee’s W-2
• Employer plan does not have to be affordable for spouse and children
– Minimum Value – Plan must meet minimum value requirements.
States and HHS have just recently released what plans will need to
comply. The IRS has released a calculator.
– The minimum value must cover at least 60% of expected claims costs
– HHS provided guidance that large employers have to offer coverage to
full-time employees and their dependents. HHS defined dependents
as children under 26 years old. 23
24. Is Your Plan “Affordable” to Your Employee for
Single Coverage?
Hourly Rate
Maximum monthly EE single cost based on hours worked
32 hours 35 hours 40 hours
$8.75
($14,500 - $18,200)
$115 $126 $144
$12.00
($19,900 - $24,900)
$158 $173 $198
$15.00
($24,900 - $31,200)
$197 $216 $247
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25. What Penalties May Apply to Large Employers?
The “Shared Responsibility Fee”
• $2,000 penalty per employee per year if employer doesn’t
offer coverage (minus first 30 employees)
(only assessed a penalty if one employee buys an exchange plan and qualifies for a subsidy)
• $3,000 penalty per employee per year if employer plan
doesn’t meet affordability or minimum value AND an
employee receives a subsidy in the exchange
• Penalties are not tax deductible
• Small employers are exempt from these penalties
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26. Employer Scenario Example - 1
ABC Company offers a medical plan that meets Minimum Value
Employee Only Premium: $500.00 mo.
Employer Pays 66% : $330.00 mo.
Employee Pays 34%: $170.00 mo.
Bob Jones works 35 hours per week at $9.00 per hr. ($16,380)
9.5% of $16,380 = Max “affordable” contribution = $129.68 mo.
Employer Penalized $3,000 for offering “unaffordable” coverage
to Bob, if he buys more affordable subsidized insurance in the
“exchange”
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27. Employer Scenario Example - 2
ABC Company offers a medical plan that meets Minimum Value
Employee Only Premium: $500.00 mo.
Employer Pays 66% : $330.00 mo.
Employee Pays 34%: $170.00 mo.
Bob Jones works 38 hours per week at $11.00 per hr. ($21,736)
9.5% of $21,736 = Max “affordable” contribution = $172.08
Employer offering “affordable” coverage. Employer can NOT get
penalized, and Bob can’t get a government subsidy for the
“exchange”.
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28. 2014 New Small Group
Modified Community Rating
What Is It?
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29. Community Rating
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WHAT IS IT?
A NEW way of rating your company’s health plan by insurance companies,
based on factors EXCLUDING health condition, industry, health status, gender,
or claims history.
WHO DOES IT AFFECT?
Groups with 2-50 Employees in 2014 and 2015
Groups with 2-100 Employees in 2016 and Beyond
WHAT ARE THE FACTORS?
1.Age (3:1 Ratio)
2.Geographic Area
3.Tobacco Use (1.5:1 Ratio)
4.Family status (EE, F)
30. Community Rating
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VERY Basic Example:
•Employer A has 10 Employees, all age 40. They are all in perfect health.
Currently the insurance rate for a single is $200 per month
•Employer B has 10 Employees, all age 40. They all have multiple chronic
conditions. Currently the insurance rate for a single is $800 per month.
• In 2014, both groups would pay the same amount, $500 per month.
Insurance companies are estimating that 45% of employers will see an
increase to premiums of 14%-35% simply from the removal of the risk
adjustment factors in underwriting. Some employers will see rates increase by
more than 50% due to this new rating.
31. Questions You Will Need to Have Answers To
Regarding Community Rating
2 – 50 Today, 2 – 100 in 2016
• Will community rating have a positive or negative impact to
my rates?
• What is my current risk factor rating with my current health
carrier?
• If I have a 4 tier composite rate today, how will the age rated
bands impact my employee contribution?
• What strategies can I have to avoid/delay community rating?
• If community rating has a positive impact to my rates, how
soon can I move to this platform?
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32. A Closer Look at Incomes
Between 100% and 400% of FPL
and the Income Threshold if
Indiana Expands Medicaid in
2014
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33. Income Levels for 400% of FPL
No. Persons in
Family
Federal Poverty
Level 2013
400% of FPL
1 $11,490 $45,960
2 $15,510 $62,040
3 $19,530 $78,120
4 $23,550 $94,200
5 $27,570 $110,280
A Look at the FPL and 400%
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34. No. Persons in Family Estimated 133% FPL
1 $15,282
2 $20,628
3 $25,975
4 $31,322
5 $36,668
If Indiana expands Medicaid to 133% of Federal
Poverty Level in 2014
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36. State and Federal Exchanges
• State Based – Funded and run by the State
• Federally Facilitated – Funded and run by the Fed
• Hybrid Exchange – Shared responsibilities
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37. Public Exchanges/Marketplace –
What Is A Public Exchange?
• It’s a place where individuals are able to “easily” compare
available health insurance options
• It’s where individuals earning 400% of Federal Poverty Level
can receive a premium subsidy/credit
• It’s NOT an entity that actually provides the insurance –
merely oversees the options that are available
• Similar to Travelocity® or Expedia® for travel tickets, but
recent guidance shows it will be closer to TurboTax®
• HHS recently renamed “Exchange” to “Marketplace”
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38. Public Exchanges –
What is the Impact to the Employer?
• IF an employer doesn’t provide affordable minimum value
coverage, the employee can go into the exchange:
– Affordability is defined as Employee Cost for Single coverage less than
9.5% of household income. – Safe harbor now allows an employer to use Box 1
from employees W-2
– If “unaffordable” the employee may receive a tax subsidy if they’re
between 100%-400% FPL (see chart)
– The employee can qualify for reduced cost-sharing benefits
– The employee is no longer tied to the employer for benefits
– Small group health plans are not penalized by not offering affordable
coverage
– Large group health plans are penalized either $2,000 or $3,000
– Low wage earners will be comparing the cost of employer sponsored
health insurance and public exchange subsidized coverage
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39. The Impact to the Hourly Working That Has
“Affordable Coverage” at Work
Example 1
$10.00 an hour worker
40 hours a week
Spouse and 2 children
Household income is $20,800 + $16,000 = $36,800 or 160% of FPL
• Your employer plan is deemed affordable with single coverage cost of
$100 per month
• To cover employee, spouse and children your plan costs $450 per month
Your hourly employee, spouse and children are prevented from going into
exchange to purchase subsidized coverage for $115 - $150 per month for
silver level plan
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40. The Impact to the Hourly Working That Has
“Affordable Coverage” at Work
Example 2
$14.00 an hour worker
38 hours a week
Single parent with 3 children
Household income is $27,664 or 120% of FPL
• Your employer plan is deemed affordable with single coverage cost of
$100 per month
• To cover employee and children your plan costs $250 per month
Your hourly employee and children are prevented from going into
exchange to purchase subsidized coverage for $40 - $50 per month for
silver level plan
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41. Federal Poverty Level –> 400%
The chart below shows the maximum employee premium payment in the
Federal exchange under ACA if household income is at or below 400% of FPL
– Silver Medal Platform Plan
* Average subsidy of $5,000-$6,000 per subsidized enrollee
* An estimated 87% of Americans qualify for some level of subsidy
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Percent of FPL Max Premium as %
of Income (2014)
Maximum Amount of Monthly Premium By Family Size
1 2 3 4
FPL in 2013 $11,490 $15,510 $19,530 $23,550
100% 2.00% $19 $26 $33 $39
133% 2.00% $25 $34 $43 $52
133.01% 3.00% $38 $52 $65 $78
150% 4.00% $57 $78 $98 $118
200% 6.30% $121 $163 $205 $247
250% 8.05% $193 $260 $328 $395
300% 9.50% $273 $368 $464 $559
350% 9.50% $318 $430 $541 $653
400% 9.50% $364 $491 $618 $749
42. Exchanges – Small Group and Individual
What Coverage's Must Include?
• To be determined by each State, reflective of a “typical
employer plan” that covers “essential health benefits” in the
following ten categories:
Small Group & Individual Platform Only
– Ambulatory patient services
– Emergency services
– Hospitalization
– Maternity and newborn care
– Mental health and substance use disorder services, including behavioral health
treatment
– Prescription drugs
– Rehabilitative and habilitative services and devices
– Laboratory services
– Preventive and wellness services and chronic disease management
– Pediatric services, including oral and vision care .
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43. Questions & Concerns Around
Public Exchanges and Affordability
1. How much of your workforce would be impacted?
2. Does the hourly employee today purchase your employer
sponsored health coverage for themselves and/or spouse
and children?
3. By raising the cost for single coverage to above 9.5%for
lower hourly workers, how does this impact everyone else’s
premium?
4. Long-term concern is lower earners will find jobs that do
not offer employer sponsored health insurance or
affordable coverage.
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44. Public Exchanges – Individuals and Small Groups
Particulars of Plans
• Individual deductibles can not be more than $2,000, and a family deductible can
not be more than $4,000 (indexed against increases in average premiums).
• HHS just ruled deductibles might be higher to meet 60% AV
• Annual out of pocket maximums can not exceed the limits for health savings
account high deductible plans. For 2013, $6,250 individual/$12,500 family.
• Will offer Platinum/Gold/Silver/Bronze coverage levels
• Catastrophic Plans for the under 30 year old
• Carriers might have “narrow” networks
• The Federal government will have a health plan in the public exchange
• Anthem is the only carrier in Indiana (so far) that has announced their intention to
participate in the public exchange
• HHS has released guidance that if employer’s plan meets affordability and 60% AV
then not only is the employee prevented but also the spouse and children are
prevented from receiving subsidized coverage in the exchange
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45. SHOP Exchanges (for Small Groups)
• SHOP Exchange
– Small business Health Options Program
– Employers 2-50 in 2014 and 2015 / 2-100 in 2016 can shop for
coverage in the exchange environment
– Employer may be eligible for a temporary two year tax credit
– Beginning in 2017, States will have the option to make SHOP
exchanges available to large employers (more than 100 employees).
– Individual government subsidies not available
– Very few plan options will be available
– HHS just announced on 4/1/2013 the Federally Facilitated SHOP
Exchange will be delayed until 2015
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46. Timeline for Indiana’s Federal
Facilitated Public Exchange
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March 31, 2013 May 1, 2013 July 31, 2013 October 1, 2013
Plans & Rates
have to be built
Plans & Rates
have to be filed
with the State
Plans & Rates
have to be
approved by the
State
Open
enrollment
begins for
1/1/2014
effective date
48. Taxes and Fees
• Tax on high earners (0.9% Medicare surtax on $200k
single/$250k family)
• 3.8% tax on unearned income for taxpayers with MAGI in
excess of $200k single/$250k family
• Comparative Effectiveness Research Fees
− This fee funds research on the effectiveness, risks and
benefits of medical treatments
− 2012-2018 plan years
− Fully-insured and self-funded plans sponsors
− September 30, 2012: $1 per covered life per year; October 1,
2013: $2 per covered life per year; After September 30, 2014
the rate increases each year by the medical inflation rate of
CPI
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49. Taxes and fees…
• ACA Transitional Reinsurance Program Fees
− To support the transitional reinsurance program that aims to stabilize
premiums for coverage in the individual market
− Effective 2014-2016
− Fully-insured and self-funded plan sponsors
− Estimated cost of $63 per member per year in 2014, declining in 2015
and 2016
• ACA Insurer Fee
− Annual excise tax on health insurance to fund premium subsidies and
Medicaid expansion
− Effective in 2014 on all fully-insured plans
− Estimated 2.46% of premium
− Estimated to collect $8 billion in 2014 and increasing to $14 billion by
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50. Taxes and Fees
• 10% sales tax on indoor tanning (2010)
• Pharmaceutical industry fee – an annual fee on branded
prescription drug manufacturers (2011)
• Medical device manufacturer fee – an annual fee
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51. How Do These Fees Impact
My Plan’s Costs in 2014?
Fully Insured Employer
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100 Covered
Members
500 Covered
Members
1,000 Covered
Members
Comparative
Effective
Research Fee
$200 $1,000 $2,000
Transitional
Reinsurance Fee
$6,300 $31,500 $63,000
Insurer Fee $8,600 $43,000 $86,000
Total Annual
Estimate
$15,100 $75,500 $151,000
52. How Do These Fees Impact
My Plan’s Costs in 2014?
Self Funded Employer
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500 Covered
Members
1,500 Covered
Members
2,500 Covered
Members
Comparative
Effective
Research Fee
$1,000 $3,000 $5,000
Transitional
Reinsurance Fee
$31,500 $94,500 $157,500
Total Annual
Estimate
$32,500 $97,500 $162,500
55. Old National Insurance’s Pay or Play Calculator
How much will you pay in
penalties for your plan?
Using our Health Care
Reform Pay or Play
Calculator, we can determine
how much you could be
required to pay in penalty
taxes with your current health
plan, as well as model
changes that may protect you
from being assessed fines.
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56. HHS Actuarial Value Calculator
Actuarial Value (AV) is calculated
as the percentage of total average
costs for covered benefits that a
plan will cover. For example, if a
plan has an AV of 70 percent, on
average, a consumer would be
responsible for 30% of the costs of
all covered benefits.
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57. How do we prepare?
• Determine if you are considered a “Large Employer” or a
“Small Employer” and subject to the employer mandate.
• Determine if your current plan meets minimum benefits
and affordability standards by running your census and plan
design through a Pay or Play calculator and an AV calculator
• Calculate cost of employer mandate penalty scenarios
(dropping coverage, continue as-is, hybrid scenarios)
• Review strategies around your low hourly workforce
• Make strategic staffing decisions
• Communicate with your workforce
• Determine your Measurement Period in 2013
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58. How do we prepare?
• Examine how the exchanges and subsidies affect your overall benefits
strategy
• Focus your corporate wellness program on a healthier workforce and
more productive population if over 100 employees
• Focus your corporate wellness program on smoking cessation, as insurers
can rate a tobacco user 50% higher if you’re under 100 employees
• Provider access will be a huge problem when 20,000,000 more Americans
have coverage by 2016. Educate your workforce on the importance of
getting a Primary Care Physician now.
• Develop your Compliance Strategy and understand what you have to
report and when it has to be completed.
• Wait on further guidance from HHS, Treasury, DOL and CMS
• Work with a benefit consultant to determine and evaluate your best
options (Private Exchange, Self-Funding, PEOs, Temp Services, etc)
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