Client Reminder: Deadline Approaching for Medicare Part D Notices
Medicare Part D notices (of either creditable or non-creditable coverage) are due for distribution prior to October 15th.
Veteran Wrongfully Denied Property Tax Exemption: Fraser Trebilcock Attorney Files Appeal on Veteran’s Behalf
A local Veteran who served in the Navy more than 60 years ago is being wrongfully denied a Michigan property tax exemption. “The law passed in 2013 is clear,” said Fraser Trebilcock attorney Paul McCord.
Client Alert: Affordability Issues Confirmed for Cash-In-Lieu of Group Health Plan Arrangements – Regulations Issued
Applicable large employers offering their employees higher compensation in exchange for waiving employer-sponsored group health plan coverage could be walking into a Pay or Play trap.
Court of Appeals: No-Fault Insurers Cannot Avoid Penalty Interest by Delaying Benefit Payments While Claim is Under Investigation
In a recent opinion marked for publication, the State of Michigan Court of Appeals made clear that no-fault insurers cannot avoid penalty interest by delaying benefit payments while a particular claim is under investigation.
Proposal Would Give Medicare Patients More Access to Preventative Care for Diabetes, Alzheimer’s
Proposed rules issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) would mean that those living with conditions like Diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease would have access to more preventative care.
Parking Changes for Our Downtown Lansing Location
Please note that as of July 1, 2016, the parking ramp located at the corner of Capitol Avenue and Allegan Street in downtown Lansing will no longer offer daily parking.
Client Alert: IRS Final Deadline for ACA Information Reporting
As previously reported, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) extended the deadline for Information Reporting under Internal Revenue Code sections 6055 and 6056 by two to three months. However, paper filing dates have now passed; and electronic filings are due by […]
Client Alert: Soaring Compliance Burdens for Wellness Programs Continue to Emerge: New Final Regulations under the ADA and GINA Issued
The desire to offer a wellness program to employees may seem like a no-brainer. Why wouldn’t employers encourage their employees to adopt healthy lifestyles and thereby hopefully reduce the future medical claims and health insurance premiums of employer-sponsored medical plans?
Client Alert: Plan Sponsors of Certain Applicable Self-Funded Health Plans Must Make PCORI Fee Payment By July 31, 2016
Reminder: Plan Sponsors of Certain Applicable Self-Funded Health Plans Must Make PCORI Fee Payment By July 31, 2016 Please let this serve as a reminder that the PCORI fee is due by July 31st and must be reported
The Force Awakens: Better Health, Better Care, Better Value in America
The Force is with you, Jedi health care workers! This infamous Star Wars theme headlined an annual health care presentation, sponsored by the McLaren Greater Lansing Healthcare Foundation’s Business Partners in Health Committee.