Monthly Archives: August 2015

• IRS Issues Second Notice to Assist in Developing Cadillac Tax Regulations | FL Employee Benefits

  Posted on August 31st, 2015

  By Danielle Capilla Chief Compliance Officer at United Benefit Advisors The IRS has issued its second notice regarding the upcoming implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage, also known as the “Cadillac tax.” Beginning in 2018, plans that provide… Read more »

• Medicare Costs Explained | FL Benefits Broker

  Posted on August 27th, 2015

  By Kathy Binkley, RHU, ChHC Benefit Advisor at The Wilson Agency A UBA Partner Firm I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “Nothing in life is free,” and nothing is – not even Medicare. In most cases, you won’t have to pay a premium to get Medicare, at least for Part… Read more »

• How to Motivate Employee Participation in Your Wellness Program | Florida Benefits Broker

  Posted on August 24th, 2015

  By Sara Saidi Marketing Coordinator at The Wilson Agency A UBA Partner Firm Have you ever heard the quote, “If you take care of your people, they’ll take care of your business?” It’s great advice and goes beyond ensuring that they get a paycheck each month. Does your company show… Read more »

• New Drugs for Some … Will They Ultimately Cost Everyone an Arm and a Leg? | Florida Employee Benefits

  Posted on August 20th, 2015

  By Elizabeth Kay Compliance & Retention Analyst AEIS Advisors A UBA Partner Firm Advancements in science and technology can be absolutely amazing. The types of treatments that are available now are light years ahead of where we were even 10 years ago. For example, there are some new anti-viral drugs… Read more »

• Trade Bill Increases ACA Reporting Penalties; Reinstates Tax Credit | Jacksonville Benefits Broker

  Posted on August 17th, 2015

  By Danielle Capilla Chief Compliance Officer at United Benefit Advisors Most employers are familiar with the penalties assessed to applicable large employers that fail to offer minimum essential coverage that is minimum value and affordable. In addition to being required to offer coverage, employers (all applicable large employers, and all… Read more »

• Important Reasons for an Annual Checkup | FL Employee Benefits

  Posted on August 13th, 2015

  By Jan Sheehan www.livestrong.com About two-thirds of physicians and patients believe adults should have an annual checkup, according to the American Medical Association (AMA). The annual checkup serves a number of functions that might help improve health and maintain wellness. Here are five important reasons to have an annual exam…. Read more »

• Preventive Services Final Rules | Florida Employee Benefits

  Posted on August 10th, 2015

  By Danielle Capilla Chief Compliance Officer at United Benefit Advisors Federal agencies released final regulations on the preventive services mandate of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) that requires non-grandfathered group health plans to provide coverage without cost-sharing for specific preventive services, which for women include contraceptive services…. Read more »

• Employers Use of Multi-Tier Pharmacy Benefits Continues to Rise | Florida Benefits Broker

  Posted on August 6th, 2015

  By Bill Olson Chief Marketing Officer at United Benefit Advisors Most employers have been using multi-tier prescription drug plans for many years, but new data released from the 2014 UBA Health Plan Survey shows a significant increase in the use of 4-tier plans, which typically cover the highest cost drugs,… Read more »

• Taking Care of Your Child’s Eyes in Today’s Digitally Dependent World | Jacksonville Employee Benefits

  Posted on August 3rd, 2015

  www.newsusa.com According to the American Optometric Association’s (AOA) 2015 American Eye-Q survey, 41 percent of parents say their kids spend three or more hours per day using digital devices, and 66 percent of kids have their own smartphone or tablet. It’s clear children’s use of digital technology continues to be… Read more »