Links
www.dol.gov/ebsa
This website has detailed information on all aspects of HIPAA. Additionally, there are sample language and template forms to assist Employers with compliance. This website is especially functional as this info is provided in very user-friendly terms.
http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/understanding/index.html
HHS has a wealth of HIPAA information with updated regulation and compliance info.
www.dol.gov/dol/topic/retirement/consumerinfpension.htm
This website has detailed information regarding all regulations and compliance for retirement plans: ERISA, Defined Benefit, Defined Contribution, Pensions, Profit-Sharing, 401(k), 403(b), SEP’s, ESOP’s, etc.
www.benefitslink.com/qa_columns/125plans/index.shtml
This website has over 150 questions and answers specifically regarding IRS Section 125, Flexible Spending Accounts. The website also offers viewers the opportunity to email their own questions for a response. (Personally, I can’t think of any question that has not already been addressed and answered on this site!) This site also offers the most recent Congressional activities of the past 48 hours (Benefits Buzz), i.e. testimonies concerning all aspects of Health Care and Pension legislation, local and national issues such as: medical mal-practice insurance, CDHP’s, Association Health Plans (AHP’s), etc.
www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa
This is the US Dept of Health and Human Services website. This website provides the most recent National Standards for the Federal Privacy Act. The information is divided into separate sections for: Consumers, General Background Information, HIPAA Regulations & Standards, Compliance & Enforcement, Educational Materials, HIPAA Related Links. This website also has a link to the Office of Civil Rights.
www.sebc.org/legislative_updates
The SEBC provides a variety of legislative, technical and regulatory updates at both the Spring Fly-In meeting and the Annual Educational Conference. There are numerous sessions on each program to keep you aware of topical matters including the Legislative Committee's presentations of current legislative activity at the meetings. The following articles are available in the SEBC's library for your viewing or printing. Please note the age of article as indicated by the date it was added to the archive. To view an article, click on its name. The Articles published on this Web site by the SEBC are intended to be for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Readers should contact their own attorneys and consultants to determine how laws, interpretations and illustrations apply to specific situations.
www.medicare.gov
This site provides answers to questions regarding Medicare.
www.benefitnews.com/index.cfm
This website offers the latest on benefit news, including but not limited to: Webcasts, new legislation, Health, Dental, Disability, Vision, Archives, and assorted resources.
I just had to write to tell you how incredibly impressed I am with your co-workers. Not only are they pleasant to work with, but they address all of my questions and issues quickly and efficiently. When I originally began with COMSTAR, it was my idea to eventually switch over to the benefits broker that I had worked with in my "past HR life." However, I am so pleased with the service that your group provides to me and my employees that you're going to have to FORCE me to leave!! I have never worked with someone as organized and detail-oriented as Michele Geiman...she's my hero! And I love that ProBen has other employees such as Brandy and the rest of your co-workers (I can't remember all of them!) that are educated and knowledgeable about "the benefits world" ...and are able to assist me in Michele's (or your) absence. Thank you for showing me what customer service is really about. I look forward to working with you in our continued partnership.