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Are you compliant with PPACA requirements? Do you know about the recent changes, and who you need to work with to file all the mandated paperwork to? Included in this article are the top four action items that need attention, including; a detailed list of where to find the information, who to submit it to,…
Read MoreThere are new IRS forms, 6055, 6056, and an updated 1095, which are annual reporting requirements imposed by the Affordable Care Act. The intent behind these two forms is to identify who has access to minimum essential coverage (MEC), what costs the employer took responsibility for paying, and if an individual or family is eligible…
Read MoreUnderstanding the experience and process of receiving medical care is an important part of planning, building and collaborating to create the best possible healthcare system, including administration, diagnosis, treatment, and follow up. The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, PCORI, is a non-profit, nongovermental organization which was authorized by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This…
Read MoreAs an employer, the new rules allow a maximum 90 day watching period for new full-time hires before they are required to have health insurance coverage. The challenge with this specific regulation comes with the in-congruence between a hire date, which may be any time during a month, and the date which employee’s insurance can…
Read MoreA city raises its S&P credit rating by decreasing its employee benefits costs. In a three page report published in December of 2013, S&P applauded Marion, Indina’s drastic fiscal improvements and gave credit for the changes because of the, “city’s return to structural balance as a result of significant cost reduction, primarily in employee benefits.”…
Read MoreOur self funded healthcare plans offer you quadruple protection. Just when you thought that the healthcare industry was going to sink your quarterly profits into the Red Sea, MBA is offering innovative benefit planning and management that combines the spark of human relationships with insider medical knowledge and powerful legal protection. Read on to learn…
Read MoreBy Sarah Johnson Are you looking for a self funded health care plan that offers high quality medical care while at the same time providing protection against egregious costs? At MBA, we offer both to our members by implementing a new program CostPlus. As a third party administrator we work with medical providers and employers…
Read MoreBy Sarah Johnson If you were in need of hip replacement, would you be willing to receive $8,000 to undergo the operation in a high quality international hospital? Not to mention the $2,200 out of pocket that you kept by avoiding a co-pay and a deductible. This question almost sounds ludicrous in a world of…
Read MoreHaving a baby is a dramatic life experience. The 9 months of pain and fatigue, which cumulates during labor and delivery, are all forgotten instantly when the sound of a healthy newborn fills the air. For many families the magic of enjoying their baby disappears as medical bills mount. For one Utah family, the decision…
Read MoreYour company has insurance. So what’s the purpose of having medical management that works with your medical benefits plan? Take our quiz to learn more about Medical Management and how it saves companies big. True or False: Having a medical management company work behind the scenes on your behalf costs less than working with an insurance…
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