NEWS & EVENTS
January 7, 2009 New changes were approved and signed into law in 2008 that will impact the FMLA of 1993. Changes will be effective as of January 16, 2009. Longfellow Benefits will be hosting an informational webinar on January 7, 2009, 11:00am-12:00pm EST REGISTER
January 3, 2009 Patrick Haraden, Senior VP, Employee Benefits, will be guest hosting "McNamara On Money" on WATD, 95.9 FM, starting at 8:30 a.m. - Kendall Storch, Senior VP, of Retirement will be a guest on the show to discuss retirement plans...read more
December 2, 2008 My Health Care Options is a Health Care Resource Provided by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Health Care Quality and Cost Council Click here to visit the website
November 15, 2008 The Massachusetts Fair Share Contribution Report and Employer HIRD Form is due on November 15, 2008. Filing is completed on line, and the filing determines whether the employer is liable for payment. Read more
November 15, 2008 Credible Coverage Reminder - November 15th is the deadline for employers to notify their Medicare-eligible employees and dependents of the creditable or non-creditable status of their prescription drug plan(s) as compared to Medicare Part D. Read more
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MASSACHUSETTS HEALTHCARE REFORM
New 2009 Employee HIRD Form Released
The Massachusetts Division of Healthcare Finance and Policy has just released the 2009 version of the HIRD that must be used by Massachusetts employers of 11 or more full time equivalent (FTE)employees. The employer must disseminate and collect an Employee HIRD form (the most recent version of the form available) from each employee that declines to enroll in employer-sponsored insurance or declines to use the employer's Section 125 Cafeteria Plan to pay for health insurance. The employer must retain the signed Employee HIRD for a period of three years.
Currently only an English language version is available, our website will be updated as additional versions are released.
FSC Filing Frequency for 2009
The schedule of required Fair Share Contribution reporting for employers has recently been implemented for FSC 2009. Under this schedule, most firms will continue to file on an annual basis.
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New Employer Fair Share Contribution Regulations Finalized
Massachusetts Division of Healthcare Finance and Policy has adopted a regulation that determines the Employer Fair Share Contribution. A copy of the new regulation is attached. Read more
What is MA Healthcare Reform? Click here for Q&A.
For the latest regarding Massachusetts Healthcare Reform, click here for updates.
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