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Your Third-Party Administrator’s Hidden Revenue
Your TPA makes more money from processing out-of-network claims than from doing its job—administering your health plan! Employers pay a…
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COMPLIANCE
Medicare Part D Notices Due Before Oct 15th
Health plans must disclose to CMS and Medicare Part D eligible individuals whether the health plan's prescription drug coverage is…
COBRA Subsidy Notice Due by Sept. 15 (Sooner for Some)
Employers must notify employees who have opted for COBRA premium assistance under the ARPA when that help will end.
CASE STUDIES
Medicare Part D Notices Due Before Oct 15th
Health plans must disclose to CMS and Medicare Part D eligible individuals whether the health plan's prescription drug coverage is…
COBRA Subsidy Notice Due by Sept. 15 (Sooner for Some)
Employers must notify employees who have opted for COBRA premium assistance under the ARPA when that help will end.
Self Funding + Saving Money
Better Benefits + Employee Retention
Self Funding + Reference Based Pricing
Your Third-Party Administrator’s Hidden Revenue
Your TPA makes more money from processing out-of-network claims than from doing its job—administering your health plan! Employers pay a…
Does Size Really Matter
Large brokerage firms couldn’t save you money if they wanted to. When partnering with another company, executives tend to worry…
Fully Insured vS. Self Funded Health Plans
It’s the difference between paying rent and investing in a mortgage. Many employers are understandably confused about the difference between having…
Your Plan to Reduce Healthcare Spending by 20-50%
Controlling healthcare costs means understanding the core parts of your health insurance plan. Wincline’s plan for employers to reduce their healthcare spend…
Why Every Employer Needs an Incurred Stop-Loss Contract
Your benefits broker is likely using a third-party to shop for stop-loss insurance quotes and policies, which introduces hidden overrides…
Employer Checklist: What to Ask of a Benefits Broker or Advisor
If you don’t know what to ask of the person who manages your benefits, you are likely being taken advantage…
Local Non-Profit Employer or Predatory Broker — Who Wins?
Pushing businesses toward solutions that only serve broker interests is bad enough. It's even worse when that company is a…
Medicare Part D Notices Due Before Oct 15th
Health plans must disclose to CMS and Medicare Part D eligible individuals whether the health plan's prescription drug coverage is…
COBRA Subsidy Notice Due by Sept. 15 (Sooner for Some)
Employers must notify employees who have opted for COBRA premium assistance under the ARPA when that help will end.
Proposed Rule Would Expand IRS Electronic Filing Requirements
A proposed rule by the IRS would mean most employers would electronically file their ACA reporting documents from now on.
August HR Brief
This month's HR Brief is devoted to addressing the challenges posed by employees returning (or not) to work.
Wincline Appoints New Account Manager
Kiah Scott joins the Wincline team with huge enthusiasm and opportunity.
Delta Variant and Return-To-Work COVID Vaccination Policies
Companies are uncertain about how to approach workplace vaccination policies. This brief clarifies some of that uncertainty.
OSHA Declines to Update Healthcare ETS After CDC Change
Despite updated face mask guidance from the CDC, OSHA has left the healthcare ETS unchanged.
PCORI Fees Due August 2nd, 2021
This year's PCORI fees are due August 2nd, and the relevant PCORI multiplier is $2.54.
Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Finalized for 2022
On May 5, 2021, HHS finalized its second Notice for Benefit and Payment parameters under the ACA that apply for…
COBRA Subsidy Provision of the ARPA
The recent signing of the ARPA into law provides a 100% subsidy of premiums for COBRA to eligible individuals.
Why Medicare is a Good Benchmark for Reference Based Pricing
Medicare is an excellent benchmark for pricing medical services, acting as a concrete reference point for negotiations between employers and…