By Larry Grudzien Attorney-At-Law November 17, 2014 Question: One of my clients has 75 employees and has never offered health coverage to its employees and it does not plan do so in the future. When would it have to comply with the employer mandate, 2015 or 2016? Answer: January 1, 2016 For employers […]
The Department of Health & Human Services (“HHS”) announced that the requirement for “controlling health plans” (generally speaking, large self-insured health plans) to obtain and begin using an HPID by November 5, 2014 has been delayed until further notice. This delay is the result of a recommendation by the National Committee on Vital and Health […]
By Larry Grudzien Attorney-At-Law Q. Each year, my client gives its employees a choice of health coverage or a cash payment of $3,000. If my client does not adopt a cafeteria plan, will any portion of the health coverage elected by the employee be taxable? A. Yes. An employee will be taxed up to […]
In recent months, some employers were considering providing cash reimbursements to employees for the purchase of individual marketplace policies as a means of avoiding compliance with the market reform and other provisions under the Affordable Care Act. The Department Of Labor (“DOL”) has issued several rounds of guidance indicating that this was not permissible. However, […]
Like many American’s across the nation, we are heading towards the end of the year, tying up loose ends, and in the middle of preparing for our next slew of holiday festivities. In the spirit of the busy holiday season, we wanted to share some important information that may help certain individuals avoid the Insurance […]
As we talk around the dinner table with family, especially around the holidays, politics always finds its way into conversation. If you find you wanted to continue that discussion beyond the dinner table and pass your thoughts onto local or state government, this information is for you! Please contact our government relations team, and […]
The holidays bring with them increased liquor sales and added crowds to area restaurants, bars and other businesses. The Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) has offered the state’s 17,000 liquor licensees tips for a safe and successful holiday season. “Liquor licensees and their businesses contribute billions of dollars to Michigan’s economy and help create […]
The Michigan Business & Professional Association (MBPA) is alerting its members to a very serious health issue that is harming our youth. Cloud 9, the most recent synthetic drug to reach teenagers and pre-teens is being readily sold in convenience stores. Both Macomb and Wayne County Health Departments have issued emergency orders denying all retailers […]
Enroll your client(s) into the MBPA/MFBA today and receive instant value, financial savings, and important health care reform tools that you and your clients need as you navigate together through health care reform. The Michigan Business & Professional Association (MBPA) and Michigan Food & Beverage Association (MFBA) has been expanding the resources we offer […]
3 Hours of CE – ETHICS December 11, 2014 – 7:15a-11:00a Troy Marriott – 200 W. Big Beaver Rd., Troy, MI 48084 Registration opens at 7:15 am – Session begins promptly at 8:00am Join us for an interchange of ideas and an opportunity to refresh our minds on the necessity of including proper ethics in […]
