No two Department of Labor (DOL) audits are the same, yet there are typical questions asked and documents requested. See our recent blog on the Seven Common Mistakes That Could Trigger a DOL Audit. If you are audited, it’s recommended that questions received be sorted and color-coded based on what the question references (for example, third-party administrator, client answered, etc.). In addition, keep a log of each request and the document(s) provided in response to that request. A separate file folder for each request will help organize that task. Luckily, the DOL seems to be very receptive to an organization’s preparedness. It certainly makes the auditor’s job easier when a company has everything already in place and doesn’t require time to gather it all.
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Department of Labor,
health plan compliance,
Don't Roll the Dice on Department of Labor Audits,
compliance documents,
DOL audit
Not many things incite more fear than receiving a notice that you’re about to have an audit, especially from the Department of Labor (DOL). The DOL is a cabinet-level department of the U.S. federal government responsible for occupational safety, wage and hour standards, unemployment insurance benefits, re-employment services, and some economic statistics. It is headed by the U.S. Secretary of Labor.
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Department of Labor,
Don't Roll the Dice on Department of Labor Audits,
DOL audit,
UBA white paper
I have worked with my fair share of companies, both large and small, from companies that are just starting out to those that have been well established for 30 or more years. It has been my experience that most companies, no matter how long they have been in business, don’t establish written policies and procedures until they have more than 30 employees.
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employee benefits,
Department of Labor,
Don't Roll the Dice on Department of Labor Audits,
HR policies and procedures,
human resources policy
UBA offers a comprehensive library of ACA Advisors and white papers to help employers navigate health care cost and compliance. Every year we look at the documents most accessed by employers and remind our audience of these helpful, free resources. Here’s what was most in demand in 2015.
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Topics:
compliance,
ACA,
health plan benchmarking,
UBA Health Plan Survey,
Don't Roll the Dice on Department of Labor Audits,
cafeteria plan,
Affordable Care Act,
annual benefit limits,
white paper,
health care cost,
account-based plans
As the likelihood of an audit from the U.S. Department of Labor increases, every organization should be prepared so that this potential disaster can be handled with confidence. Conducting a mock audit can be key part of your prevention and preparation strategy.
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DOL,
Department of Labor,
white papers,
Josie Martinez,
Michael Cramer,
Audit,
Don't Roll the Dice on Department of Labor Audits,
Deanna Johnson,
Beneflex Insurance Services,
EBS Capstone,
mock audit
As our recent press release addressed, DOL audits are on the rise. Not many things incite more fear than receiving a notice that you’re about to have an audit, especially from the DOL. The Department of Labor (DOL) is a cabinet-level department of the U.S. federal government responsible for occupational safety, wage and hour standards, unemployment insurance benefits, re-employment services, and some economic statistics. It is headed by the U.S. Secretary of Labor.
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Topics:
Department of Labor,
white papers,
LHD Benefit Advisors,
Jeff Hadden,
Michael Cramer,
Audit,
Don't Roll the Dice on Department of Labor Audits,
Deanna Johnson,
Beneflex Insurance Services,
Benefit Insurance Marketing
