A Message From ARC’s Director of Employee Benefits: What to Expect Around the 2024 January Renewal Cycle
While we’re doing all that we can to ensure this renewal season runs as smoothly as possible, we wanted to make you aware of the season we’re walking in now. Here are some things you need to know to ensure your enrollment goes smoothly this year.
Compliance Corner: PCORI Fees Due to IRS No Later Than July 31, 2023
Fees to fund the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) are due from employers who sponsor certain self-insured health plans such as Level Funded and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) that are not treated as excepted benefits. The filing is due to the IRS no later than July 31, 2023.
Patient Protections from Surprise Medical Bills in the “No Surprises Act”
There’s nothing worse than receiving an unexpected medical bill. It’s the worst kind of surprise. The “No Surprises Act” was enacted in December of 2020 to increase health care transparency and protect consumers from surprise medical bills.
The Importance of Engagement and Advocacy in Customer Service
At ARC Benefit Solutions, we believe that prime customer service is dependent on our engagement with our clients and our role as advocates.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Five Tips to Take Care of Your Mental Health
Show your brain some love this month with these five tips.
What is an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?
An EAP is an employer-sponsored program that offers services or referrals to help employees deal with personal problems. Traditionally, the focus was drug and alcohol abuse, but many employers have expanded programs to include a variety of issues.
Compliance Corner: Employer Filing for the RxDC Report Due on June 1, 2023
The RxDC Report is an annual filing required by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 and is due on June 1, 2023.
Important New Guidance on Preventive Care
The gist of this court ruling is that it has ruled it unconstitutional to require insurers/payers cover 100 percent coverage of some preventive services and how those services are determined.