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HIPAA Privacy & Security Updates – January 2020

Jan 9, 2020 | Blog, COIN (County of Orange Insurance News), HIPAA Privacy & Security Updates

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

Dec 11, 2019 | Blog, Legal

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

Dec 11, 2019 | Blog, COIN (County of Orange Insurance News), Legislative Update

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

Dec 11, 2019 | Blog, Feature Article, Legislative Update

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

Nov 20, 2019 | Blog, Podcast, Season 1

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...

S1E7 – Prescription Drug Plans – How PBM Contract Considerations & Plan Design Can Lower the Cost of Your Health Plan

Nov 12, 2019 | Blog, Podcast, Season 1

Host Dorothy Cociu interviews Robert Shelly, PBM Consultant from LeafWing, who shares ways you can lower your health plan RX costs by finding the best PBM contracts, improving plan design and employee communications....
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An employee benefit consulting firm and health insurance agency, serving California since 1995. We take the employee benefit burden off of employers. Offering self-insured and fully-insured health plans for small and mid-size groups and also groups larger than 500 employees. Consulting services include COBRA administration, Health Care Reform (PPACA), ARRA, Self-Insurance, HIPAA Privacy & Security compliance, and independent fiduciary and expert witness.

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