Comply on the Fly

S2-Ep30: ACA Temps & Interns Refresher

How do I handle temporary employees or interns for Affordable Care Act (ACA) purposes? 
Just in time for the summer months, this refresher episode of Comply on the Fly reminds large employers of how to remain compliant with their ACA shared responsibility provisions around seasonal employees & interns. 
Turn to M3 and Karen B. (Breitnauer) for quick and timely answers to the most common employee benefits compliance questions. 
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Please note: This podcast and the contents herein do not constitute legal advice. Seek the advice of counsel for any benefit compliance related implementation guidance or strategy.

S2-Ep29: HSA Contribution Changes

If I allow my employees to contribute to their own HSA health savings accounts, do I have to let them change the amount they wish to contribute throughout the year? 
This episode of Comply on the Fly includes the newly released HSA contribution limits, and covers a Section 125 qualifying event that allows for employees to make HSA contribution changes in the middle of a plan year.
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Turn to M3 and Karen B. (Breitnauer) for quick and timely answers to the most common employee benefits compliance questions. Season 2 of Comply on the Fly focuses on actual client questions, so send your compliance question to AskKarenB@m3ins.com and we'll do our best to cover it in an upcoming episode!

S2-Ep28: Non-FMLA Leave of Absence

I have an employee who has only been with us for six months and needs leave for a surgery. Can I keep this person on the benefits? 
This episode of Comply on the Fly covers how to handle a leave of absence for an employee who does not meet the eligibility requirements for FMLA.
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Turn to M3 and Karen B. (Breitnauer) for quick and timely answers to the most common employee benefits compliance questions. Season 2 of Comply on the Fly focuses on actual client questions, so send your compliance question to AskKarenB@m3ins.com and we'll do our best to cover it in an upcoming episode!

S2-Ep27: End of PHE and Notice Requirements

Do I have any notice obligations in relation to the end of the National Emergency or Public Health Emergency as it relates to COVID? 
This episode of Comply on the Fly covers employer obligations around notice requirements associated with the end of the COVID National and Public Health Emergency (PHE).
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Turn to M3 and Karen B. (Breitnauer) for quick and timely answers to the most common employee benefits compliance questions. Season 2 of Comply on the Fly focuses on actual client questions, so send your compliance question to AskKarenB@m3ins.com and we'll do our best to cover it in an upcoming episode!

S2-Ep26: ERISA & Voluntary Plans

Are voluntary plans that an employer sponsors subject to ERISA?  
This episode of Comply on the Fly explains the four ERISA voluntary plan safe harbor requirements and what employer plans sponsors are responsible for if those requirements are not met. 
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Turn to M3 and Karen B. (Breitnauer) for quick and timely answers to the most common employee benefits compliance questions. Season 2 of Comply on the Fly focuses on actual client questions, so send your compliance question to AskKarenB@m3ins.com and we'll do our best to cover it in an upcoming episode!

S2-E25: COBRA, Medicare, and Dependents - Refresher Episode

Is COBRA offered to a spouse and dependents if an employee enrolls in Medicare? 
This refresher episode of Comply on the Fly explains why an employee voluntarily terminating their coverage to enroll in Medicare causes any spouse or dependents on their plan to lose coverage with no COBRA rights.
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Turn to M3 and Karen B. (Breitnauer) for quick and timely answers to the most common employee benefits compliance questions. Season 2 of Comply on the Fly focuses on actual client questions, so send your compliance question to AskKarenB@m3ins.com and we'll do our best to cover it in an upcoming episode!

S2-Ep24: The End of the COVID-19 National Emergency

Did the COVID-19 National Emergency end? I thought it was supposed to end in May. 
On April 10th, 2023, the federal government ended COVID-19 National Emergency. Allowing 60 days to the end of the outbreak period, this makes June 9, 2023 the official end date for deadline extensions. Tune in to this episode of Comply on the Fly to learn what this means for group health plan benefit purposes.
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Turn to M3 and Karen B. (Breitnauer) for quick and timely answers to the most common employee benefits compliance questions. Season 2 of Comply on the Fly focuses on actual client questions, so send your compliance question to AskKarenB@m3ins.com and we'll do our best to cover it in an upcoming episode!

S2-Ep23: COBRA & Medicare

I have an employee's spouse that will be going on Medicare soon. Should I offer COBRA?
This episode of Comply on the Fly helps employers understand the interaction between Medicare entitlement and COBRA, which can be particularly complicated with Medicare's Secondary Payer Rules. 
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Turn to M3 and Karen B. (Breitnauer) for quick and timely answers to the most common employee benefits compliance questions. Season 2 of Comply on the Fly focuses on actual client questions, so send your compliance question to AskKarenB@m3ins.com and we'll do our best to cover it in an upcoming episode!

S2-Ep22: COBRA & Divorce

I have an employee who was recently divorced. He has removed his ex-spouse and dependents from the health coverage. In this situation, who do we send the COBRA election paperwork to? 
This episode of Comply explores the nuances of COBRA-qualifying events triggered by divorce. Tune in to ensure your organization knows how to meet COBRA election paperwork provision requirements in situations of divorce.
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Turn to M3 and Karen B. (Breitnauer) for quick and timely answers to the most common employee benefits compliance questions. Season 2 of Comply on the Fly focuses on actual client questions, so send your compliance question to AskKarenB@m3ins.com and we'll do our best to cover it in an upcoming episode!

S2-Ep21: Air Ambulance Reporting - Part 1

Do I need to do anything about air ambulance reporting? 
The Air Ambulance Data Collection, or AADC, requirement seeks to give lawmakers and regulators a better understanding of the cost drivers behind large, surprise medical bills associated with air ambulance services. This episode of Comply covers the transparency and reporting requirements pertaining to air ambulance data.
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Turn to M3 and Karen B. (Breitnauer) for quick and timely answers to the most common employee benefits compliance questions. Season 2 of Comply on the Fly focuses on actual client questions, so send your compliance question to AskKarenB@m3ins.com and we'll do our best to cover it in an upcoming episode!