Benefits 101: Essential Health Insurance Terms for Employees
How great their benefits package is. Here’s a breakdown of the most common terms found on a health insurance definitions policy...
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2018 FSA and HSA Contribution Limits
The IRS has announced the 2018 contribution limits for FSA and HSA participants. For individuals, the 2018 maximum contribution amount is ...
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Oct 26, 2017
ACA Update: Effects on Small Business Health Insurance
There's the ACA and the AHCA... Which one is in effect and how does it impact small business health insurance that employers are providing?
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Sep 13, 2017
Free Tool to Navigate Medicare
Stratus.hr now has a free resource to help seniors understand Medicare options and social security benefits, available to everyone.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Feb 29, 2016
IRS Extends Deadline for Reporting ACA Info
The IRS extended due dates for employers to provide 2015 ACA-compliant health coverage information.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Dec 29, 2015
ACA Forms Due to Employees Jan. 31
All applicable large employers should provide Form 1095-C to employees, but do your employees know about this form and what to do with it when it...
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Dec 2, 2015
FSA Open Enrollment: Nov 16-Dec 16 (2016)
Open enrollment is the only time, barring qualified life events, when eligible, full-time employees can enroll in FSA for the new calendar year.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Nov 16, 2015
Penalties Sky Rocket for ACA Reporting Errors
Failing to report information accurately and timely for the ACE can result in some costly penalties that you want to avoid.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Aug 31, 2015
Supreme Court Upholds Tax Subsidies for ACA
The Supreme Court announced a ruling that will uphold the Affordable Care Acts tax subsidies.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Jun 30, 2015
