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New ACA Reporting Rules

The Employer Reporting Improvement Act (ERIA), outlined in a recent Compliance Advisor, and the Paperwork Burden Reduction Act (PBRA) were signed into law by President Biden. Together, the new laws ease the burdens of furnishing copies of IRS Forms 1095-B and 1095-C to applicable individuals ...

Advocacy in Action | Recovering Claims Sent to Collections

A member had a preventative colonoscopy. All of his claims processed as preventative at 100% with the exception of the lab charges. The lab sent the member a bill for $730. The member contacted Purple Card for help. Our Patient Advocate reviewed the claims and then contacted the lab to make ...

Employee Benefits | Developing Effective Pulse Surveys

Organizations can use pulse surveys to ensure employee voices are heard regularly, leading to timely and practical improvements. These concise, frequent surveys provide a real-time snapshot of engagement, helping leaders make data-driven decisions that enhance workplace dynamics, culture, and ...

Compliance Alert | ACA Reporting Obligations, Deadlines & Updates

Do you have a plan for meeting your ACA Reporting obligation?  At a time when IRS ACA penalties are increasing, paper filing is disappearing and submissions are getting more complex, the urgency for timely and compliant filing is more important than ever. ACA Reporting Services Do you have a ...

Workplace Culture | Creating a Culture of Feedback

Feedback is the cornerstone of personal and professional growth, yet many organizations struggle to make it a consistent and meaningful part of their culture. A lack of actionable, constructive feedback often leads to employee disengagement and stalled development. Building a culture where ...

Dear HR Manager from Growth Advocate

My team is ambitious, but my company does not offer tuition reimbursement. How can I support their career growth or open pathways to advance in the organization? – Growth Advocate Dear Growth Advocate, Supporting career growth without tuition reimbursement may seem challenging, but there are ...

Compliance Recap | December 2024

December brought two bills easing employer ACA reporting requirements. President Biden stepped away from proposed changes to the birth control opt-out for moral objections. The pre-deductible status of telehealth in HSA plans expired, and the CAA 2024 Gag Clause Attestation submission took ...

Advocacy in Action | Resolving Denied Claims

One member reached out to The Purple Card with an issue about her MRI. It was denied and she was potentially liable for over $6,500. Her Patient Advocate started working her purple magic! After reaching out to the doctor and the insurance company multiple times, the appeal was approved and the ...

Congress Proposes ACA Reporting Updates

In a bipartisan effort, the U.S. Senate recently passed the Employer Reporting Improvement Act (the “Act”) which will become effective once signed by the President. The Act introduces helpful updates to employer reporting requirements under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and in some cases ...

Employee Benefits | Reducing Burnout with Wellness Stipends

Younger employees are driving a shift in workplace expectations, making wellness a priority and refusing to accept burnout as the norm in their professional life. They want benefits that support their physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and personalized stipends are rising to meet this ...

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