by Matt McCarthy | Mar 9, 2020 | COVID-19, Employee Benefits, Human Resources, News and Events
As the number of reported cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to rise, employers are increasingly confronted with the possibility of an outbreak in the workplace. In recognizing that employers must do what they can to maintain a safe and healthy work...
by Matt McCarthy | Sep 10, 2019 | ACA, Affordable Care Act, Employee Benefits, Health Care
In preparation for the Medicare fall open enrollment period, employers sponsoring group health plans that include prescription drug coverage are required to notify all Medicare-eligible individuals whether such coverage is creditable. Creditable coverage means that...
by Matt McCarthy | Oct 30, 2018 | ACA, EMAC, Employee Benefits, Human Resources
In August of 2017, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed H.3822, which increased the existing Employer Medical Assistance Contribution (EMAC) and imposed an additional fee (EMAC Supplement) on employers with employees covered under MassHealth (Medicaid) or who...
by Matt McCarthy | Sep 13, 2018 | ACA, Affordable Care Act, Employee Benefits, Human Resources
In preparation for the Medicare fall open enrollment period, employers sponsoring group health plans that include prescription drug coverage are required to notify all Medicare-eligible individuals whether such coverage is creditable. Creditable coverage means that...
