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IRS New Rules on Cafeteria Plans & High Deductible Health Plans for COVID-19

May 14, 2020 | Blog, coronavirus-covid-19, Legislative Update

On May 12, 2020, the IRS released guidance to allow for relief from COVID-19 for Section 125 Cafeteria Plans, by offering temporary changes to Cafeteria Plans, which extend the claims period for Health Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSAs) and dependent care...

OSHA Guidance for Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19

May 3, 2020 | Blog, coronavirus-covid-19

Download OSHA’s guide to preparations and things to consider when preparing your workplace. Download OSHA Workplace Guide

COVID-19 Cyber Threat Resources

May 3, 2020 | Blog, coronavirus-covid-19, Data Breaches & Cyber Security

Published by OCR on April 30, 2020 Cyber-criminals may take advantage of the current COVID-19 global pandemic for their own financial gain or other malicious motives.  However, resources are available to raise awareness of COVID-19 related cyber threats and help...

Stay-At-Home Orders’ Impact on Sales & Service to Our Clients: How to Use Technology To Boost Sales & Service During Trying Times, Yet Stay Secure

May 3, 2020 | Blog, coronavirus-covid-19, Data Breaches & Cyber Security, Feature Article

By:  Dorothy Cociu & Ted Flittner You’re at home with your family and working just as if you’re in your office… Everything is normal, right?  Hardly…  Being outside the office brings a host of security risks, and IT departments cringe when they...

FFCRA & The CARES Act: A Guide For Employers

Apr 18, 2020 | Blog, CARES Act, COIN (County of Orange Insurance News), coronavirus-covid-19, Feature Article

By: Dorothy M. Cociu, RHU, REBC, GBA, RPA, President, Advanced Benefit Consulting Publication / Date: County of Orange Insurance News, May-June, 2020 A Guide For Employers As I write this article, I am, like all of you I’m sure, confined to my home office, where I’ve...

FAQS of FFCRA and CARES Act Implementation Part 42

Apr 17, 2020 | Blog, CARES Act, coronavirus-covid-19, News & Press Releases

Republished from US Gov Publication, April 11, 2020 Download the FAQ in PDF April 11, 2020 Set out below are frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding implementation of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the FFCRA), the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and...
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Advanced Benefit Consulting & Insurance Services, Inc.
DBA: Advanced Employee Benefits & Insurance Services

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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  • S7E9 – Understanding MERPs: Can They Be Used as an Effective Cost Containment Tool in Health Plans?
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