A prerequisite for employees to complete a health risk assessment that includes disability-related questions in order to obtain reimbursement for health expenses is prohibited by the Americans with Disabilities Act, according to an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Assistant Legal Counsel.
Benefits
Buck Consultants Survey Finds More Employee Cost Sharing in Drug Plans
Employers Enlisting Employee Involvement in Reducing Health Benefit Costs
Despite a challenging economic environment, U.S.
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Additional Information On New COBRA Subsidy Requirements
The model COBRA notices incorporating the new subsidy provisions have not yet been published by the federal Department of Labor (“DOL”). HEC members will be immediately notified when they are issued. In the meantime, the following information may be helpful.
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Read more One of Every Four Employers Conducting Health Plan Eligibility Audits
According to the nonprofit International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, its recent survey finds that 26 percent of U.S.
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57 Percent of Large Firms OK Domestic Partner Benefits
According to a recent Human Rights Campaign Foundation report, 57 percent of Fortune 500 companies offer domestic partner benefits, and the larger employers are increasingly extending COBRA, FMLA and retirement benefits to gay and transgendered employees and their families.
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Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Poster
Plan Rightfully Paid Benefits to Ex-Wife Instead of Estate, High Court Says
Read more Battle Looming Over COBRA Extension Proposals
Read more Contributions to HSAs Increased in 2008, EBRI Finds
Read more Health Care Reform, Costs Top Priority for Small Businesses
Read more DLIR Has HC-5 Health Insurance Waiver for 2009; Wage Base Information Posted
The Dept. of Labor and Industrial Relations has posted the new HC-5 waiver of health insurance coverage for 2009.
Read more Gift Giving Employers Reminded of Tax Implications
Read more 2009 TDI, WC Information Will Be Officially Posted Dec. 15
Read more IRS Business Mileage Rate $.55 in 2009
According to the Internal Revenue Service, the 2009 standard mileage rates for operating vehicles will be 55 cents per mile for business miles driven; 24 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes; and 14 cents per mile driven in service
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