News - Essential StaffCARE

The Importance of Voluntary Benefits

Essential StaffCARE, in conjunction with Staffing Industry Analysts, recently had the opportunity to produce a webinar dealing with important topics facing the insurance field today. Delivered by Senior Analyst Marco Nunez, Essential StaffCARE chose to explore the importance of including voluntary benefits in a medical benefits landscape very constrained by the Affordable Care Act.

ERISA SPD – Compliance Webinar Replay

Were you able to attend the “How a Wrap Can Prevent Thousands in Penalties” webinar we co-sponsored with myHRcounsel™ at the end of September? We are resending the link to replay the webinar for those who were unable to attend, or could benefit from another review of the material.

ESC provides our clients with an SPD that meets ERISA requirements. However, that is rarely the case and far from guaranteed for any other health welfare benefit plans you offer your core or hourly employees. A Wrap document from myHRcounsel™ can take care of the ERISA requirements for those plans and save you tens of thousands in penalty and interest.

U.S. District Court Rules ACA Unconstitutional

No immediate changes expected for employers but a Supreme Court battle is anticipated.

U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor for the Northern District of Texas ruled on Friday that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is unconstitutional, in its entirety.

A final ruling, however, may be months or even years away. It is important to keep in mind that the Individual Mandate is still in effect for 2018 and does not end until January of 2019. Thus, individuals must still have individual health coverage in order to avoid being penalized. The other provisions of the ACA, such as the Employer Mandate, continue unchanged until there is an ultimate determination on this controversial and polarizing law.