On April 9, 2018, HHS extended an existing transition policy for certain health plans that do not comply with the ACA for an additional year, to policy years beginning on
Stellar’s 2018 Northeast Ohio Fit for a Cause Listing
Plan a corporate outing or simply distribute Stellar’s 2018 Northeast Ohio Fit for a Cause Listing to your staff, encouraging them to walk, run or bike their way to good health.
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Stellar’s Healthy Living Calendar, April 2018 Edition
Save Lives: Don’t Be a Distracted Driver
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nine people are killed and over 1,000 others are injured every day in accidents that
Compliance Bulletin: IRS Reduces HSA Limit for Family Coverage for 2018
IRS Reduces HSA Limit for Family Coverage for 2018
On March 5, 2018, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2018-18 to announce changes to certain tax limits for 2018, including a reduced
Stellar’s Healthy Living Calendar, March 2018 Edition
Eat and Sleep your way to Good Health
Eating a well-balanced diet is a key component in living a long, healthy life. Many Americans think that eating healthy means they have
Compliance Bulletin: New Rules for Disability Claims Will Take Effect on April 1, 2018
The DOL has announced that, effective April 1, 2018, employee benefit plans must comply with new requirements for disability benefit claims. In December 2016, the DOL released a final rule
Compliance Bulletin: Medicare Part D Disclosures due by March 1, 2018 for Calendar Year Plans
Each year, employers whose health plans include prescription drug coverage must disclose to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) whether that coverage is creditable. Employers must complete an
Stellar’s Healthy Living Calendar, February 2018 Edition
Common Cold Can Be Contagious for Longer Than You Think
The winter months are commonly associated with decreasing temperatures and increasing cases of the common cold.
According to Healthline, when you
ACA Compliance Bulletin: Spending Resolution Affects ACA Taxes
On Jan. 22, 2018, President Trump signed into law a short-term continuing spending resolution to end the government shutdown and continue funding through Feb. 8, 2018. The continuing resolution delays