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08 December 2016 ~ 0 Comments

Dealing With Large Deductibles

A December 7th  Wall Street Journal article highlighted that American businesses and their employees are having to deal with skyrocketing deductibles in employee insurance benefit plans. With the allowable deductible reaching over $7,100 in 2017, the article points out the need for some type of relief for those people finding their medical expenses approaching these […]

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01 January 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Private Sector Employer Sponsored Health & Welfare Plans – 2011 Sample Notices and Model Language

Although the carriers may be providing this information to our clients, we at Benefits Consulting Group feel compelled to ensure you are kept in compliance with the continuous Health Care Reform changes. Please Note: This list is not all-inclusive of your legal obligations when sponsoring a group health plan, and the samples and model language […]

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26 December 2010 ~ 0 Comments

IRS Eases FSA Debit Card Rules

According to National Underwriter, the IRS says that personal health account debit card users can still use the card to buy doctor-prescribed over-the-counter (OTC) drugs at a wide range of stores after January 15, 2011. IRS Notice 2011-5 changes the prior requirement in IRS Notice 2010-59 that OTC drugs can only be purchased at retailers […]

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