Benefits News
Possible Health Care Transparency Rule Would Open Cost Data in Totally New Way
Trump administration officials have put the can opener in place on one of the most volatile issues of health care – how much does it really cost – and are now considering if they should go ahead and open this can of worms. The U.S. Dept of Health & Human […]
What The Individual Mandate Repeal Means For Applicable Large Employers
Yesterday, Congress passed tax legislation, that among many other things, included a repeal of the individual shared responsibility penalties beginning in 2019. So, what does this mean for the employer mandate? Well, it’s still on the books. Even though the individual mandate has been effectively repealed, individuals can still qualify […]
New Ruling, A Victory for Telemedicine in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill into law that will allow physicians licensed in Texas to supply telemedicine services to patients they have never met in person. Telehealth is defined as “the use of technology to deliver health care, health information or health education at a distance.” The new […]
TRS ActiveCare Legislation Outlook
In the wake of proposed TRS legislation that could significantly impact numerous school districts in Texas, those involved in the potential fallout find themselves understandably on edge as they await the final word from the State Capitol. It’s hard to predict which way the chips may fall, but to provide […]
Flexible Home Working Set to Grow in 2017
Guest post by freelance writer Jenny Holt. Nearly 25% of Americans work from home at least part time, which is around 39 million people, and this number is rising rapidly. In fact, according to Global Workplace Analytics, the number of home workers has risen by around 80%. Flexible working gives […]
