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Top HRA Articles - ClarifyingHealth.com
Want to become an expert on Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs)? Check out these top articles on HRAs.FAQ: Can an owner participate in an HRA?Owners establishing an HRA for their employees should...
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Top Health Insurance Reform Articles - ClarifyingHealth.com
Want to become an expert on Health Insurance Reform (ACA)? Check out these top articles on ACA.The Federal Legislative and Regulatory Process - Healthcare ReformUnderstanding the Healthcare Reform...
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HealthCare.gov to Allow Single Application for Health Insurance
Yesterday, HHS launched the new HealthCare.gov website, where individuals will have the opportunity to sign up for emails and text messages, which will provide information when it is time to enroll for...
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Health Insurance Historical Tables
If you are interested in better understanding who does and does not purchase health insurance in the United States, check on the Census Bureau's revised figures on health insurance...
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Why You Need Compliant HRA Software
Many CPAs and employers consider administering an HRA without proper HRA administration software. CPAs and employers often overlook important compliance obligations that put them at financial risk....
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Health Care Reform Timeline - 2010
Over the next two weeks, we will be reviewing the Health Care Reform Timeline (from 2010-2020) in detail. Today, we start with 2010. Health Care Reform Timeline - 2010New Programs in 2010The temporary...
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Can Employers Reimburse Employees' Individual Health Insurance?
Employers are allowed to use Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) to reimburse employees tax free for individual health insurance premiums, similar to the way employers contribute on a tax free...
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Health Care Reform Timeline - 2011
Over the next two weeks, we will be reviewing the Health Care Reform Timeline (from 2010-2020) in detail. Yesterday, we started with 2010. Today, we continue with 2011.Health Care Reform Timeline -...
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Health Reimbursement Arrangements for Sole Proprietors
Health Reimbursement Arrangements, or HRAs, are employer-provided plans that reimburse employees for health care expenses. An HRA may reimburse employees for qualified medical expenses such as...
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Health Care Reform Timeline - 2012
Over the next two weeks, we will be reviewing the Health Care Reform Timeline (from 2010-2020) in detail. Yesterday, we reviewed 2011. Today, we continue with 2012.Health Care Reform Timeline - 2012New...
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Health Care Reform - Adjusted Gross Income VS Modified AGI
Modified Adjusted Gross Income is a measure used by the IRS to determine if a taxpayer is eligible to use certain deductions, credits, or retirement plans. Beginning in 2014, individuals who purchase...
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Health Care Reform Timeline - 2013
Over the next two weeks, we will be reviewing the Health Care Reform Timeline (from 2010-2020) in detail. Yesterday, we reviewed 2012. Today, we continue with 2013.Health Care Reform Timeline - 2013New...
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Section 105 Health Reimbursement Plans (HRPs)
Section 105 of the IRS code allows small business owners to setup Health Reimbursement Plans (HRPs) to pay for healthcare expenses tax-free. With a Section 105 health reimbursement plan, an employer...
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Health Care Reform Timeline - 2014
Over the next two weeks, we will be reviewing the Health Care Reform Timeline (from 2010-2020) in detail. On Friday, we reviewed 2013. Today, we continue with 2014Health Care Reform Timeline - 2014New...
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New Guidance on Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangements
On January 24th, 2013, the Department of Labor posted a new set of FAQs to clarify what criteria Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) must meet in order to be considered "Integrated" under Section...
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Health Care Reform Timeline - 2015
Over the next two weeks, we will be reviewing the Health Care Reform Timeline (from 2010-2020) in detail. Yesterday, we reviewed 2014. Today, we continue with 2015.Health Care Reform Timeline - 2015New...
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Study: Less Than Half of Small Businesses Offer Employee Benefits
A recent study by LIMRA found that only 47 percent of small businesses with 2-99 employees in the United States offer benefits to their employees. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 98 percent of...
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Four Common Types of Health Insurance Plans
Whether you’re looking at individual health insurance or group health insurance, there are several different types of health plans available. The four you should know are:PPO Health Insurance Plans,HMO...
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Health Care Reform Timeline - 2016
Over the next two weeks, we will be reviewing the Health Care Reform Timeline (from 2010-2020) in detail. Yesterday, we reviewed 2015. Today, we continue with 2016.Health Care Reform Timeline - 2016New...
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Small Business Health Care Tax Credit FAQs - 2013
Nearly three years ago, the President signed the Affordable Care Act into law. As a result, your small business could be eligible for a health care tax cut in 2013. Here are some FAQs to help small...
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