Comply on the Fly

Ep 49: Medicare Part D Creditable & Non-Creditable Coverage Notices

What is the Medicare Part D creditable or non-creditable coverage notice, who do I need to provide it to, and how?
Get the answer to this question in just three and a half minutes in this episode of Comply on the Fly. The Medicare Part D Creditable or Non-Creditable Coverage notice must be provided prior to October 15th every year, the annual start of Medicare Part D open enrollment.
Turn to M3 and Karen B. (Breitnauer) for quick and timely answers to the most common employee benefits compliance questions. 
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.

Ep 48: FMLA & Wisconsin Workers’ Compensation

Can you please verify if it's mandatory in Wisconsin to run workers' compensation benefits and FMLA concurrently? 
This episode of Comply on the Fly helps employers understand how to handle situations where an employee qualifies for both federal FMLA and Wisconsin state leave concurrently. 
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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.

Ep 47: Medicare & Group Health Plans

We have an employee who is nearing age 65. Can we require that the employee drop our group health plan coverage and go on Medicare? 
Well, the simple answer is no, however, it is extremely important for your retirement age employees to fully understand their options surrounding Medicare. This episode of Comply on the Fly can help.
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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.
 
 

Ep 46: Benefit Eligibility Pointers

How many hours can an employee work and still be eligible for benefits? We have a full time employee, but this employee has only been working 25 hours per week for the past few months. 
While there are no simple answers to determining benefit eligibility for certain employees, this episode of Comply on the Fly offers pointers on how to look at your policy documents to determine benefit eligibility in atypical situations.
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.
 

Ep 45: COBRA - Late Election Notice

I forgot to provide the COBRA election paperwork to a terminated employee several months ago. What should I do? 
Failing to provide the required COBRA election notices can lead to significant consequences for non-compliance. This episode of Comply covers corrective actions to take around missed COBRA election notices.
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.

Ep 44: COBRA Rate Change & Open Enrollment

Am I required to make premium adjustments to COBRA at any time? And how do I handle open enrollment for COBRA participants? 
These are great questions as we are heading into fourth quarter, which for many is also the renewal season around calendar year plans. This is the time to look at your COBRA rates and make sure that you are making any necessary adjustments. 
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.

Ep 43: ACA 2023 Affordability Percentage Adjustment

Do you know the ACA, or Affordable Care Act, shared responsibility affordability percentage for 2023? 
On August 1st, 2022, the IRS issued revenue procedure 2022-34, which included an adjusted affordability percentage for 2023. The percentage was reduced to 9.12% for 2023, a substantial decrease from the 9.61% in 2022. This episode of Comply on the Fly covers how this change will affect offers of coverage for plan years beginning on or after January 1st, 2023. 
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.

Ep 42: HIPAA Non-Discrimination

What non-discrimination rules apply to my health plans? 
This is a seemingly easy question with a pretty complex and multifaceted answer. This episode of Comply on the Fly explores HIPAA non-discrimination requirements.
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.

Ep 41: Refresher on ACA - Temporary Employees & Interns

How do I handle temporary employees or interns for Affordable Care Act (ACA) purposes? 
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.

Ep 40: ERISA Summary Annual Reports

What is a SAR and what do I do with it? 
This Comply on the Fly covers ERISA and Summary Annual Report (SAR), and offers guidelines for delivering the report to your plan participants.
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.