More and more people are buying a health insurance coverage on themselves it is common for companies - especially small businesses - to help employees in their premium cost. If this sounds familiar, you probably have yourself "Are we reimburse employee health insurance correctly?" The response requested? See 
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have We have a plan formal refund?
The first question is whether we have a formal repayment plan in place?
When you have a formal repayment plan, your company has official plan documents describing how the repayment plan works. A formal repayment plan is a type of group health plan. In many cases, refunds are to the company and received tax free by tax-deductible employee
The types of formal repayment plans include :.
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Article 105 health care reimbursement plans (HRPS)
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reimbursement health arrangements (HRA)
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Plans employer payment
If yes, you have a formal repayment plan ...
Does the repayment plan Respect the New Market reforms?
as of 1 January 2014, ACA has introduced new market reforms that have an impact any health group plans, including repayment plans. To comply with market reforms (PHS Act 2711 and the 2713 Act PHS), repayment plans should :. 1) Not placing an annual limit or lifetime on essential health benefits, and 2) cover basic preventative care 100%
repayment plans Types that generally meet the following:
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section 105 Healthcare repayment plans (HRPS)
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Stand-alone arrangements repayment of health (HRA) , with one participant
repayment plans Types generally do not conform include:
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Stand-alone arrangements health reimbursement (HRA), with two or more participants
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Plans employer payment
If yes - If the plan meets the new market reforms, no action is necessary. Your arrangement complies
If No - If the plan does not comply, adopt a consistent plan. (Ex: ZaneHealth) June 30, 2015 to avoid penalties.
If not, you do not have a formal repayment plan ...
Are you paying employees directly, or paying for employee bonuses directly ?
If yes - If you pay directly or employees you pay employee premiums directly to the insurance company, it is considered as a type of "plan employer payment." under the new market reforms, payment employer plans are consistent. Adopt a consistent plan. (Ex: ZaneHealth) June 30, 2015 to avoid penalties
If No - If you provide a bonus or allowance (taxable) no action is required. Your arrangement complies
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Conclusion
domestic companies reimburse employees "for their individual health insurance as a alternative to buying group health insurance. With new rules and regulations, however, you must go on the right way to avoid fees and costly penalties.
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