Company retreats can cost enormous amounts of time and money. Are they worth it? Sometimes. Large-scale get-togethers can involve considerable out-of-pocket costs. And if the…
Most retirement plan sponsors are familiar with the plan testing that takes place around this time of year. With acronyms like ADP, ACP, HCEs, and…
If your company offers an Anthem medical plan that complies with health care reform law, you may notice that the name of the plan’s drug…
UPDATE 3/27/17: Despite days of intense negotiations and last-minute concessions to win over wavering GOP conservatives and moderates, House Republican leaders Friday failed to secure…
Earlier Anthem announced that they have agreed to provide a customized credit freeze program for minors who were under the age of 18 on January…
New versions of the Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) template, instructions, uniform glossary, and related documents are required for use on or after April…
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has updated Publication 463 (Travel, Entertainment, Gift, and Car Expenses) for use in preparing 2016 tax returns that are filed…
A revised model notice is now available for all employers that provide group health coverage in states with premium assistance through the Children’s Health Insurance…
SIMA was delighted to share information and good times with the members of the Association of Legal Administrators at their annual retreat this past month…
Some business owners make major decisions by relying on gut instinct. But investments made on a “hunch” often fall short of management’s expectations. In the…
A good basketball team is at its best when its top players are on the floor. Similarly, a company is the most productive, efficient and…
The Medicare Modernization Act requires employers that provide prescription drug coverage to Medicare-eligible individuals to complete the Online Disclosure Form to the U.S. Centers for…
