Comment NewslettersJuly CONEXIS Comment Newsletter // 7/27/2010In this Issue:Letter From the Editor Compliance Corner: Adult Child Health Plan Coverage The Affordable Care Act News & Trends: New CONEXIS Audit Standards COBRA Stimulus Subsidy Ends FMLA “Son and Daughter” Definition Recession Created Productivity Increase and Benefits Appreciation Ask Ouida Reader's Poll Download PDF: Read more... April CONEXIS Comment Newsletter // 4/28/2010In this Issue:Letter From the Editor Compliance Corner: Health Care Reform and Cafeteria Plans News & Trends: COBRA Subsidy Program Extended to May 31 News & Trends: Health Care Reform Creates Simple Cafeteria Plans Ask Ouida Reader's Poll Download PDF: Read more... February CONEXIS Comment Newsletter // 2/9/2010In this issue:Letter From the Editor Compliance Corner: COBRA Subsidy Extension News & Trends: DOL Provides Final Regulations on Small Plan Employee Contributions News & Trends (cont.): HITECH Deadlines Are Rapidly Approaching Ask Ouida Reader's Poll Download PDF: Read more... October CONEXIS Comment Newsletter // 10/20/2009In this issue:Letter From the Editor Compliance Corner: Red Flags Rule News & Trends: More Employers Reduce Costs with Help from Third-Party Administrators Ask Ouida Reader's Poll Download PDF: Read more... July CONEXIS Comment Newsletter // 7/30/2009In this issue:Letter From the Editor Compliance Corner: Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act News & Trends: Mercer Survey: Most Employers Against Tax-Free Benefit Restrictions Ask Ouida Reader's Poll Download PDF: Read more... January CONEXIS Comment Newsletter // 1/21/2009In this issue:Letter From The Editor Compliance Corner: Michelle's Law News & Trends: IRS Extends IIAS Deadline for Pharmacies News & Trends: CONEXIS in the Community Reader's Poll Download PDF: Read more... October CONEXIS Comment Newsletter // 10/31/2008In this issue:Letter From The Editor Compliance Corner: FSA Benefit Card Changes for 2009 News & Trends: San Francisco Enacts Commuter Benefits Mandate Ask Ouida Reader's Poll Download PDF: Read more... NEW! July CONEXIS Comment Newsletter // 7/31/2008In this issue:Letter From the Editor Compliance Corner: The HEART Act News & Trends: Using a Commuter Benefits Plan To Reduce the Impact of Rising Gas Prices Ask Ouida Readers' Poll Download PDF: Read more... May CONEXIS Comment Newsletter // 5/23/2008In this issue:Editor’s Note Retiree Health Care Options Expand HSAs High Deductible Plans Report Rapid Growth Health / Employee Benefits: Stacked Health Plans Download PDF: Read more... April CONEXIS Comment Newsletter // 4/30/2008In this issue:Compliance Corner: COBRA Premium Payments and Optional Statements CONEXIS Embraces E-HERO™ Culture Benefits Council Predicts Quick House Passage on Fee Disclosures Download PDF: Read more... March CONEXIS Comment Newsletter // 3/27/2008In this issue:Compliance Corner: Distributing COBRA Notices CONEXIS Embraces E-HERO™ Culture Greening Healthcare: A Growing Number of Health Plans are Helping Preserve the Environment and Create Eco-friendly Workplaces Download PDF: Read more... February CONEXIS Comment Newsletter // 2/29/2008In this issue:Compliance Corner: Diagnostic Procedures and Your Flexible Spending Account CONEXIS Reports Significant Growth for 2008 CONEXIS Releases Fourth Quarter Performance Results Download PDF: Read more... January CONEXIS Comment Newsletter // 1/24/2008In this issue:Compliance Corner: COBRA and the Small Employer Exception New Research From EBRI: New Consumer- Driven Health Plans May Contain Fatal Flaw Judges Tell San Francisco It Can Begin Health Plan Download PDF: Read more... December CONEXIS Comment Newsletter // 12/21/2007In this issue:A Note from the Editor IRS Benefit Card Regulatory Updates Dependent Care Regulations Update CONEXIS Earns National Six Sigma Recognition Download PDF: Read more... November CONEXIS Comment Newsletter // 11/27/2007In this issue:Compliance Corner: COBRA and Medicare Halfway Knowing COBRA Can Get Employers in Trouble Download PDF: Read more... October CONEXIS Comment Newsletter // 10/30/2007In this issue:Compliance Corner: Dependent Care Regulations Update Healthcare - You Better Shop Around Download PDF: Read more... September CONEXIS Comment Newsletter // 9/28/2007In this issue:Compliance Corner: New Commandments to Live By: After More Than 20 Years, IRS Issues New Proposed Cafeteria Plan Regulations IRS Benefit Card Regulatory Updates Health costs far outpace inflation: Smallest rise in premiums since '99 doesn't tell whole story Download PDF: Read more... August CONEXIS Comment Newsletter // 8/10/2007In this issue:Compliance Corner: When Can Employers Reimburse Transit Pass Expenses? The IRS “Readily Available” Test Marking Milestones: Age-Banded Approach a More Accurate Portrayal of Retirement Planning Download PDF: Read more... July CONEXIS Comment Newsletter // 7/10/2007In this issue:Compliance Corner: COBRA Qualifying Events Help for Employers: Much-Needed Guidance on HSA Rules Rapid HSA Growth Lies Ahead, but More Education is Needed Download PDF: Read more... June CONEXIS Comment Newsletter // 6/29/2007In this issue:Compliance Corner: Limited COBRA Obligations Under Certain Health FSAs Healthcare: From Clipboards to Keyboards More Insurers Offer Coaches for Clients to Live Better, Longer Download PDF: Read more... May CONEXIS Comment Newsletter // 5/10/2007In this issue:Compliance Corner: The Importance of the COBRA General Notice Large Employers Planning More Involvement in Workers' Healthcare Companies See Growth in Plans Linked to HSAs It's All About the Consumer Employers Identify Key Wellness and Employee Education Initiatives Download PDF: Read more... April 2007 CONEXIS Comment // 4/10/2007In this issue:Electronic Notices and Elections for Employee Benefit Plans HSAs Will Grow Significantly in 2007 Despite Congressional Doubts Use of Consumer Driven Healthcare Plans is Growing, but Confusion Causes Some Employees to Avoid Them Download PDF: Read more... March 2007 CONEXIS Comment // 3/10/2007In this issue:Compliance Corner: Who Does What? More Health Insurance Hurdles for Americans in 2007 Flexible Spending Account Cards Accepted at all Wal-Mart and Sam's Club Locations Download PDF: Read more... February 2007 CONEXIS Comment // 2/10/2007In this issue:Compliance Corner: Gross Misconduct and COBRA The Rush to Spend Employer-Sponsored Healthcare Coverage Appears to be Meeting Needs of U.S. Adults Download PDF: Read more... January 2007 CONEXIS Comment // 1/10/2007In this issue:Compliance Corner: Congress Improves HSA Rules for 2007 Federal Agencies Finalize Rules on Health Nondiscrimination Consumer-Driven Health Plan Design Drives Success Low Corporate Contributions to Health Savings Accounts Threaten Consumer-Driven Health Model Download PDF: Read more... December 2006 CONEXIS Comment // 12/10/2006In this issue:DOL Provides Important Follow-Up Guidance on HSAs and ERISA Issues IMPORTANT: Benefit Card Regulatory Updates Communication is Key to Benefits Understanding and Appreciation Include Number Crunching in your Holiday Feasting: End of Year is a Good Time to Review Financial Plan Download PDF: Read more... November 2006 CONEXIS Comment // 11/10/2006In this issue:Compliance Corner: COBRA Compliance/Eligibility - Answers to Complex Questions Health Savings Accounts Slow to Catch on Among Insured Milliman Survey Shows Lowest Health Insurance Premium Increase since 1997 More Employees Will See Consumer-Directed Options This Fall, But Enthusiasm Has Cooled Among Employers Download PDF: Read more... October 2006 CONEXIS Comment // 10/10/2006In this issue...IRS Releases Clarification Regarding “Tie-breaking” Rule for Two or More Taxpayers Claiming a Child as a Qualifying Child Hewitt Study Finds Employees Struggling to Effectively Manage Their Healthcare Health Savings Accounts Give Employers Insurance Options Workers Facing New Benefit Options in Open Enrollment Season Download PDF: Read more... September 2006 CONEXIS Comment // 9/10/2006In this issue:Compliance Corner: IRS Releases Final HSA Comparability Regulations Bills Focus on Improving Americans' Health Official Pushes for More Healthcare Cost Data At Least $1.5 Billion Held in Health Savings Accounts, ICDC Reports Download PDF: Read more... August 2006 CONEXIS Comment // 8/10/2006In this issue:Compliance Corner: Long-Awaited Electronic Benefit Card Guidance Includes Many Surprises America's Health Insurance Plans Urges Lawmakers to Build on the Success of Health Savings Accounts HIPAA Regulatory Alert: Compliance with HIPPA Privacy Regulation is Dropping Employers are Moving Away From Traditional Benefit Plans Put a Premium on Privacy in Employee Health Protocol Download PDF: Read more... July 2006 CONEXIS Comment // 7/10/2006In this issue:Compliance Corner Internet Tools Can Encourage Appropriate Healthcare Decisions GAO: Consumer-Directed Health Plan Enrollees Reach 6 Million Bill Would Allow Health Insurers to Opt Out of HIPAA's Guaranteed-Issue Rule Download PDF: Read more... June 2006 CONEXIS Comment // 6/9/2006In this issue:Compliance Corner H$As: Sharing the Wealth High HMO Deductibles Gaining Fans IRS Issues Proposed Dependent Care Credit Regulations Download PDF: Read more... May 2006 CONEXIS Comment // 5/10/2006In this Issue:Compliance Corner Americans Hold Nearly $1 Billion in Health Savings Accounts Health Savings Accounts Fastest Growing Area of the Healthcare Market Are HIPAA Regulations Effective? Healthy Profits Await Download PDF: Read more... April 2006 CONEXIS Comment // 4/10/2006In this issue:Compliance Corner U.S. Forecasters Predict Health Spending Will Reach $4 Trillion in 10 Years American Workers Increasingly Forgo Big Ticket Spending Cash Strapped Commuters Finding Smart Solutions in Transportation FSAs Download PDF: Read more... March 2006 CONEXIS Comment // 3/10/2006In this issue:Compliance Corner Survey Shows Slower Growth in Consumer-Driven Health Plans Than in Other Plans The Healthcare Guessing Game: Are Savings Accounts a Boon or a Curse? Health Savings Account Enrollment Nearly Triples to 3 Million Analysts: Healthcare Costs to Keep Rising Download PDF: Read more... February 2006 CONEXIS Comment // 2/10/2006In this issue:Compliance Corner Consumer-Driven Health Plan Cost Growth Significantly Slower Than Other Plans Health savings coalition signals support for plan on HSA expansion Wealthy, Healthy ... and Worried? Download PDF: Read more... January 2006 CONEXIS Comment // 1/10/2006In this issue:Compliance Corner Survey Shows More Employers Turning to Consumer-Driven Plans to Reduce Health Spending U.S. Health Insurers Banking on Boom in Consumer-Driven Plans Consulting Firm Study Finds New Insurer's HSA is Not Yet a Threat to Financial Institutions Download PDF: Read more... |
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