The IRS has been updating several forms for the 2016 tax year. We’ve seen the final updated Forms 1094-C and 1095-C. Form 1095-B has also seen some changes. The Form, …
December 2016
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Health Care CoverageIRS
The IRS’s Cost-of-Living Adjustments: An Infographic
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenThe 2016 calendar year is closing out, and with it comes a variety of healthcare care related fee adjustments happening for 2017. The ACA Times has revealed the amounts we …
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Affordable Care Act
Small Businesses Approved For Health Reimbursement Accounts
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenMuch of the news surrounding healthcare as of late had included strengthening relationships with Applicable Large Employers and their sponsored healthcare. However, on December 13, the 21st Century Cures Act …
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The IRS has released its adjusted figures for certain fees coming into the new year. The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee being one of them. The fee was started …
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Indiana residents now have a concern about their healthcare, which perhaps they didn’t have before. In his past career as Indiana Governor, Vice President-Elect Mike Pence was one of the …
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Affordable Care Act
Rural America Is Concerned For The Fate Of Their Healthcare
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenIn 2014, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) allowed for the expansion of Medicaid in Kentucky, providing healthcare for over 440,000 residents of low income households statewide. USA Today’s The Gleaner …
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Affordable Care ActHealth Care Coverage
The State Of The ACA and Beyond: An Infographic
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenIt should come as no surprise that a repeal of the Affordable Care Act has effects that will echo into a number of factors affecting Americans. But just how complex …
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Affordable Care Act
McDonald’s and Franchisees May Need to Rethink Their Treatment of Franchise Workers
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenMcDonald’s Corporation recently agreed to pay $3.75 million to settle an employment class action involving workers in McDonald’s franchise-operated stores. A fairness hearing is scheduled to be heard on December …
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Affordable Care ActMedicaid/Medicare
With Trump In, Is Medicare Out?
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenPresident-Elect Donald Trump has remained cavalier in his plans and directions for the healthcare of our nation. Throughout his campaign, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was targeted for repeal and …
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Affordable Care ActHealth Care Coverage
Rewinding The Clock: An ACA Repeal Would Put Money Back In The Wealthy’s Pockets
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenAt face value, it’s difficult for many to comprehend exactly what a repeal of the Affordable Care Act would entail during the upcoming Trump Administration. For some, there’s really no …
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Form 5500Reporting
Proposed Changes To Form 5500? Here Are Some More Per AICPA
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenOver the past year, Form 5500 has gone through changes and proposed modifications in an effort to streamline healthcare information reporting on the part of employers. The Department of Labor, …
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Affordable Care ActHealth Care CoverageHealth Savings Accounts (HSAs)
HSAs And The Rich: A Perfect Combination
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenPresident-Elect Donald Trump’s plans for the fate of our healthcare remains a work in progress. During the 2016 election, Trump stated that he fully intended to repeal Obama’s Affordable Care …
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Affordable Care ActHealth Care Reform
Trump Picks Price and Verma to Lead the Charge to a Conservative Approach to Healthcare Reform
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenDonald Trump recently announced his pick of Rep. Tom Price (R-Georgia) to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) quickly followed by his announcement of picking Seem Verma …
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ACA Compliance
Regardless of Election & Rhetoric, Employers Are Still on the Hook for 2016 ACA Reporting
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenIt remains unclear whether Trump and the Republican-majority Congress will repeal and replace the ACA. Shortly after loudly pledging that he will repeal and replace the ACA, just three days …