Posted on August 5, 2013
Gary Rome Auto Group has joined the HNEPlus Discount Program. HNE members who take advantage of the HNEPlus Discount Program will receive an exclusive promotional offer with the purchase of a new or used vehicle from Gary Rome Auto Group. Present your HNE Member ID card, and Gary Rome Auto Group will make your first […]
Posted on August 5, 2013
Employer group health plans are subject to new assessments and fees. Here is some information on two of the new state assessments. $165,000,000 Assessment on Surcharge Payors under Section 241 of Chapter 224 (One-Time State Assessment) Chapter 224 of the Laws of 2012, known as the Payment Reform Law (“Chapter 224”), provided for a one-time assessment […]
Posted on August 5, 2013
Recently, the HNE Medicare Specialist team held three educational presentations on the many moving parts of Medicare. Our audience included some of our commercial employer groups, as well as brokers who work directly with HNE. We filled the initial two sessions and added a third date because of the response. More than 120 people attended […]
Posted on August 5, 2013
Beginning January 1, 2014, Federal Health Care Reform, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“PPACA”), provides that employers may not impose a waiting period longer than 90 days with respect to an employee or dependent who is otherwise eligible to enroll in coverage. This PPACA provision doesn’t require that employers offer coverage to any […]
Posted on August 5, 2013
BRCA (an acronym for the full name of the gene) genetic testing for breast cancer is a hot topic these days. Angelina Jolie’s recent announcement of her prophylactic double mastectomy has created an upswing in questions about the test. Here ere are some of the most common questions: What is BRCA testing? There are two […]
Posted on August 5, 2013
Periodic eye and vision examinations are an important part of preventive health care. Many eye and vision problems have no obvious signs or symptoms. Individuals are often unaware that problems exist. Early diagnosis and treatment of eye and vision problems are important for maintaining good vision and eye health, and when possible, preventing vision loss. […]
Posted on August 5, 2013
We want our members to get the most out of their healthcare coverage. Here are some common questions members ask about the shingles vaccine. Q. What is the shingles vaccine? A. The brand name of the vaccine is Zostavax. It is a single dose vaccine that is generally administered to adults 50 years of age […]
Posted on August 5, 2013
HNE is pleased to offer the flu vaccine to your employees at your worksite. Preventive Care Preventive care includes periodic health evaluations, like annual physicals. Adult preventive immunizations such as the flu shot also are preventive care. At HNE one of the ways we encourage our members to get preventive care is through $0 copay. We’ve […]
Posted on August 5, 2013
Q: Can owners of C-Corporations (any corporation that, under United States federal income tax law, is taxed separately from its owners) and their families participate in an FSA or an HRA? A: Yes, they are considered to be W-2 common law employees. However, for an FSA, there may be limits based on discrimination testing requirements. […]