Be a Healthier You
March is National Nutrition Month, which encourages everyone to bite into a healthier lifestyle. But remember, many lifestyle choices can help achieve and maintain a healthy weight
Stellar’s February Healthy Living Calendar
American Heart Month
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both women and men in the United States. Heart disease is also an extremely expensive disease—costing the United States
ACA Compliance Bulletin: Trump Signs Executive Order on the ACA
On Jan. 20, 2017, President Donald Trump signed an executive order addressing the ACA, as his first act as president. The executive order broadly directs HHS and other federal agencies
REMINDER: Medicare Part D Disclosures due by March 1, 2017 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
2017 Minimum Wage Rate Increases
With the beginning of 2017, 21 states have adopted higher minimum wage rates. Employers can use this Compliance Bulletin to determine whether they are affected by these new rates.
Final 2018 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters
On Dec. 16, 2016, HHS issued its final Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2018, which describes benefit and payment parameters under the ACA for the 2018 benefit year.
Stellar’s Healthy Living Calendar, January 2017 Edition
Our National Health Observance calendars offer the opportunity to increase awareness of health matters, encourage healthy living and promote possible change of behavior to better oneself.
Happy New Year to you
Compliance Reminder: W-2 Reporting
Health Care Reform: Form W-2 Reporting Requirements
The ACA requires employers to report the cost of group health plan coverage on employees’ Forms W-2. This ACA W-2 Reporting Compliance Overview explains
Reduce Your Holiday Stress
The holidays can bring joy, but they can also bring anxiety. Whether you are worried about money, gift-giving or finding enough time to get everything done, using the following coping