Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act

Ascensus Expands Employee Benefits Administration and Compliance Capabilities with Agreement to Acquire UnifyHR

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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DRESHER, Pa., June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascensus whose technology and expertise help millions of people save for retirement, education, and healthcarehas entered into an agreement to acquire UnifyHR, a third-party administrator that provides employee benefits administration and compliance solutions including Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance, Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) administration, and eligibility verification services.

Key Points: 
  • DRESHER, Pa., June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascensus whose technology and expertise help millions of people save for retirement, education, and healthcarehas entered into an agreement to acquire UnifyHR, a third-party administrator that provides employee benefits administration and compliance solutions including Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance, Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) administration, and eligibility verification services.
  • "UnifyHR has been highly successful in taking the complexity out of employee benefits administration and compliance obligations," states David Musto, president and CEO of Ascensus.
  • "By adding their knowledge and expertise to our Health & Benefits line of business, Ascensus reaffirms our commitment to helping employers satisfy their fiduciary and compliance responsibilities by making employee benefits easier to manage."
  • "We're delighted to welcome UnifyHR's clients and associates to Ascensus and will continue to pursue opportunities to broaden our consumer-directed healthcare and employee benefits administration offerings."

Tabulera Releases Integrated Reconciliation 2.0!

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Information technology management, Benefit plan, Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, Reconciliation, Payroll, Business process management, Economy

PLEASANTON, Calif., June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tabulera ( www.tabulera.com ), a platform for aggregating and automating benefits administration, released today its Integrated Reconciliation 2.0 module adding significant employee benefit plan balance, auto-coding, filtering and dashboard functionality.

Key Points: 
  • PLEASANTON, Calif., June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tabulera ( www.tabulera.com ), a platform for aggregating and automating benefits administration, released today its Integrated Reconciliation 2.0 module adding significant employee benefit plan balance, auto-coding, filtering and dashboard functionality.
  • With Tabulera not only track current month invoice variances against your payroll, enrollment and COBRA platforms but also track prior variances to resolution.
  • Advanced Filtering:Filtering by plan, carrier and employee also simplifies and streamlines the reconciliation process.
  • For benefit professionals looking for the right tools for the job, Tabulera Integrated Reconciliation 2.0 continues to evolve based on client feedback.

Benafica joins LeClair Group's Product Portfolio, bringing key employer services to insurance advisors

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Employee benefits, Cafeteria plan, Insurance, Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, Government, Public policy, Articles

Benafica's product portfolio includes a variety of HRA's, COBRA Administration, Flex Plans, and Section 125 Plans.

Key Points: 
  • Benafica's product portfolio includes a variety of HRA's, COBRA Administration, Flex Plans, and Section 125 Plans.
  • Insurance advisors can now access Benafica's products through LeClair Group and receive access to educational resources.
  • Agents may also earn compensation for bringing these products to employers, providing tax-free employee benefits for their employees.
  • About LeClair Group: LeClair Group is the trusted choice of partner for insurance advisors across America.

Insurance.com Offers New Health Insurance Finder Tool

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
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In the new health insurance finder , the consumer is guided through four brief sets of questions geared at providing an excellent snapshot of the best health insurance requirements for that person or family.

Key Points: 
  • In the new health insurance finder , the consumer is guided through four brief sets of questions geared at providing an excellent snapshot of the best health insurance requirements for that person or family.
  • The health insurance finder tool explores:
    Ways to get health insurance.
  • Options for health insurance include COBRA , Medicare, individual health insurance plans , Medicaid and employer-sponsored health plans.
  • Masterson is available to comment on how consumers can simplify their health care selection process using the health insurance finder tool.

Ambetter from Meridian Provides Michigan Residents with Affordable Health Insurance Options

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Types of insurance, WellCare, Companies, Centene Corporation, Health insurance, Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, Insurance, Economy of the United States

Earlier this year, MeridianChoice, part of WellCare, joined with Centene Corporation and became part of Ambetter Health Insurance.

Key Points: 
  • Earlier this year, MeridianChoice, part of WellCare, joined with Centene Corporation and became part of Ambetter Health Insurance.
  • Now, former MeridianChoice members can renew with Ambetter from Meridian while eligible Michigan residents can also enroll in the plan.
  • Ambetter from Meridian offers increased value, convenient services, and benefits that help make health insurance fit within people's lives.
  • For those impacted by job loss during the pandemic, Ambetter from Meridian provides an alternative that is often more affordable than COBRA , the health insurance program that allows people to continue their employer-provided coverage.

Ambetter of Illinois Insured by Celtic Insurance Company Offers Affordable Health Insurance During Open Enrollment

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Monday, October 26, 2020
Health insurance, Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, Employee benefits, Insurance, Health insurance marketplaces, Healthcare reform in the United States

The health insurance plan was previously available as Ambetter from IlliniCare Health.

Key Points: 
  • The health insurance plan was previously available as Ambetter from IlliniCare Health.
  • "Ambetter of Illinois remains committed to making dependable, coordinated care more affordable and accessible, especially during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic," said James Kiamos, Meridian Plan President and CEO for Illinois.
  • Ambetter of Illinois offers increased value, convenient services, and benefits that help make health insurance fit within people's lives.
  • For those impacted by job loss during the pandemic, Ambetter of Illinois provides an alternative that is often more affordable than COBRA , the health insurance program that allows people to continue their employer-provided coverage.

Forty Counties in Tennessee Added to Ambetter of Tennessee Insurance Coverage

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Monday, October 26, 2020
Healthcare reform in the United States, CGI Group, Health insurance marketplace, Health insurance, Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, Insurance, Health insurance marketplaces, Health insurance in the United States

This year, Ambetterof Tennessee is available to residents in 81 counties through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace.

Key Points: 
  • This year, Ambetterof Tennessee is available to residents in 81 counties through the federal Health Insurance Marketplace.
  • Ambetter of Tennessee offers increased value, convenient services, and benefits that help make health insurance fit within people's lives.
  • For those impacted by job loss during the pandemic, Ambetter of Tennessee provides an alternative that is often more affordable than COBRA , the health insurance program that allows people to continue their employer-provided coverage.
  • Ambetter of Tennessee has been serving Tennessee since 2015 and currently serves more than 10,956 members through its Ambetter plan.

Hoffa: House-Passed Stimulus Bill Brings Much-Needed Relief To U.S. Workers

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Friday, October 2, 2020
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It also boosts pension plans and workplace safety provisions.

Key Points: 
  • It also boosts pension plans and workplace safety provisions.
  • "But we are disappointed that the GROW Act that would allow the creation of so-called composite pension plans was included in the legislation.
  • It is also essential that any final stimulus package include the COBRA subsidies that were in the original HEROES Act, so that laid-off workers have the option to affordably continue the coverage they receive through employers.
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

U.S. Retirement & Benefits Partners Launches Expanded Benefits Center

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Friday, September 25, 2020
Tax, Employee benefits, Federal Insurance Contributions Act tax, Pension, Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act

ISELIN, N.J., Sept. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --U.S. Retirement & Benefits Partners (USRBP) announced today the launch of their expanded U.S. Enrollment Services Benefits Center, located in Harrisburg, PA.

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  • ISELIN, N.J., Sept. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --U.S. Retirement & Benefits Partners (USRBP) announced today the launch of their expanded U.S. Enrollment Services Benefits Center, located in Harrisburg, PA.
  • Gerald Darner recently joined the company to lead the Benefits Center.
  • The Benefits Center, through highly trained and experienced associates, supports a wide range of employee benefits available through employers: Core and Worksite Benefits plans; COBRA; retirement plans including 401(k), FICA Alternative Plans and Special Pay Plans; and tax-favored benefits including FSA, HSA and HRA.
  • Megan Schneider, USRBP Chief Operating Officer stated, "We are thrilled to launch the expansion of our Benefits Center.

ConnectYourCare and Winston Benefits Present Webinar Focused on Taking Open Enrollment Virtual in 2020 and Beyond

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Monday, September 14, 2020
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HUNT VALLEY, Md., Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ConnectYourCare, a national leader in consumer-directed health care account solutions and highly compliant COBRA administration, is partnering with Winston Benefits, a leader in benefits administration, enrollment, and communications solutions, to present a webinar on September 17, 2020, entitled, Making Benefits a Virtual Reality: How to Take Open Enrollment Online in 2020 and Beyond.

Key Points: 
  • HUNT VALLEY, Md., Sept. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ConnectYourCare, a national leader in consumer-directed health care account solutions and highly compliant COBRA administration, is partnering with Winston Benefits, a leader in benefits administration, enrollment, and communications solutions, to present a webinar on September 17, 2020, entitled, Making Benefits a Virtual Reality: How to Take Open Enrollment Online in 2020 and Beyond.
  • While some employers have had a virtual open enrollment strategy in place, this year marks the first for the majority.
  • Accordingly, ConnectYourCare and Winston Benefits are offering employers and brokers key tips and proven practices to help navigating open enrollment, presentduring the COVID-19 pandemicand future.
  • We want to serve as a resource to help lessen the weight and the stress of open enrollment this year."