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.

www.hipaacomply.com

Another HIPAA website with updated regulation and compliance info. This website also offers national listings of events, conferences and seminars regarding HIPAA compliance issues.

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.