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S1E12 – What to Do (and Not Do) When You Receive an IRS 226-J Letter
Host Dorothy Cociu interviews Marilyn Monahan, Esq., Monahan Law Office, on the complications of the ACA reporting process for Applicable Large Employers (ALEs), the requirements, and what to do if you receive an IRS 226-J letter or Marketplace Appeal letter. We...
S1E11 – The Hottest California HR and Employment Issues for 2020
Host Dorothy Cociu interviews Jacquelyn Thorp, MSHR, SPHR, PHR ca, CEO, Founder and Trainer of Train Me Today on the Hottest California HR and Employment Issues for 2020, including Minimum Wage & Exempt Employee Salary Thresholds, Lactation Accommodation (SB 142),...
S1E10 – HIPAA Privacy & Security Part 2 – Electronic Technical
In part two of this two-part series, Dorothy Cociu interviews IT Privacy and Security Consultant Ted Flittner of Aditi Group on the technical security side of HIPAA, as well as the impact HITECH has on your firm. In addition, Ted and Dorothy will discuss some of the...
S1E9 – HIPAA Privacy and Security Part 1 – Physical & Administrative Security
In this first part of our two part episode, IT Privacy and Security expert Ted Flittner of Aditi Group interviews Dorothy Cociu on HIPAA Privacy and Security. This illuminating interview focuses on the physical and administrative security side of HIPAA. You'll learn...
Federal Legislative/Regulatory Updates: IRS Extends Deadline for Certain ACA Filings for 2019 (Including 1095-C for Employees); Trump Administration Releases Transparency in Coverage Rules
By: Dorothy M. Cociu, RHU, REBC, GBA, RPA, OCAHU V.P. Communications & Public AffairsPresident, Advanced Benefit Consulting & Insurance Services, Inc.Published: County of Orange Insurance News, January-February, 2020 IRS Extends Deadlines for Certain ACA...
HIPAA Privacy & Security Updates – January 2020
From Dorothy Cociu, COIN Editor and HIPAA Privacy & Security Consultant & TrainerPublished: The County of Orange Insurance News, January-February, 2020 There have been several OCR enforcement activities since the last issue of the COIN., and some helpful...
Minimum Wage Increase on January 1, 2020 & Other Compliance Reminders
Just a quick reminder, the minimum wage in California is increasing on January 1, 2020. According to Marilyn Monahan, attorney from Monahan Law Office, the following is applicable information: Minimum Wage: California: On January 1, 2020, the minimum...
Federal Legislative/Regulatory Updates December 2019
IRS Extends Deadline for Certain ACA Filings for 2019 (Including 1095-C for Employees); Trump Administration Releases Transparency in Coverage Proposed Rule By: Dorothy M. Cociu, RHU, REBC, GBA, RPA, President, Advanced Benefit Consulting & Insurance...
Summary of California’s Individual Mandate for Health Care Coverage 2020
By: Dorothy M. Cociu, RHU, REBC, GBA, RPAPresident, Advanced Benefit Consulting & Insurance Services, Inc. Although I previously informed clients of the individual mandate in California for 2020, I wanted to write up something more formal for your...
S1E8 – Health Plan Cost Containment Using Utilization Review – Utilization Management
Host Dorothy Cociu interviews Michael Hansen, Regional Sales Manager and Anna Hansen, Director of Sales & Client Solutions, Hines & Associates on how a good UR/UM program can save dollars for your health plan, while giving the best possible care to your health...