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Meg Cipar

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... And a Happy New Year

Posted by Meg Cipar

Dec 30, 2019

All of the UBA staff wish you a very merry holiday! In recognition of the New Year holiday, the UBA corporate offices will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, December 31 and January 1.

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Topics: holidays

UBA's Compliance 101 Course: 2020 Dates

Posted by Meg Cipar

Dec 30, 2019

UBA is proud to announce that the UBA Compliance 101 E-Learning Course will be returning in 2020. Registration for this nine-session course will open on January 2, 2020.

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Topics: Compliance 101 E-Learning

January 2020 Employer Webinar

Posted by Meg Cipar

Dec 30, 2019

The January 14 Employer Webinar is is part two of our September webinar on health reimbursement arrangements. This webinar will focus on individual coverage HRAs with an emphasis on the proposed rules on nondiscrimination and affordability.

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Topics: Employer Webinar

Updated Compliance Advisor

Posted by Meg Cipar

Dec 30, 2019

On December 20, 2019, the President signed the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 to keep the federal government running through September 2020. The Act included a one-year extension to the federal tax credit available to employers who provide paid family and medical leave.

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Topics: Compliance Advisor

We Wish You a Merry Christmas...

Posted by Meg Cipar

Dec 23, 2019

All of us here in the UBA staff wish you a very merry holiday! In recognition of the Christmas holiday, the UBA corporate offices will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, December 24 and 25.

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Topics: holidays

Get to Know Corporate Health Partners

Posted by Meg Cipar

Dec 23, 2019

Please join Corporate Health Partners on Tuesday, January 7, for an introduction to our newest Strategic Alliance and the wellness resources they offer.

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Topics: wellness, strategic alliance

UBA's Compliance 101 Course: 2020 Dates

Posted by Meg Cipar

Dec 23, 2019

UBA is proud to announce that the UBA Compliance 101 E-Learning Course will be returning in 2020. Registration for this nine-session course will open on January 2, 2020.

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Topics: Compliance 101 E-Learning

New ACA Advisor and Updated Advisors

Posted by Meg Cipar

Dec 23, 2019

On December 20, 2019, the President signed the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 to keep the federal government running through September 2020. The Act also affects several fees and taxes under the ACA. A co-branded version of the new Advisors was sent today to all Partners. Several related Advisors have also been updated.

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Topics: Compliance Advisor

Replay of UBA Webinar on Health Plan Survey Reporting Enhancements

Posted by Meg Cipar

Dec 23, 2019

Did you miss the webinar about enhancements to the UBA Health Plan Survey reporting? A replay and copy of the presentation are available.

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Topics: UBA Health Plan Survey

UBA Chooses Corporate Health Partners as a Wellness Alliance

Posted by Meg Cipar

Dec 16, 2019

Corporate Health Partners (CHP) is excited about the opportunity to become UBA's newest Strategic Alliance, and we're eager to become one of our most valuable partners!

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Topics: wellness, strategic alliance

Updated Compliance Advisors

Posted by Meg Cipar

Dec 16, 2019

Co-branded versions of new Advisors were sent today to all Partners with a 2020 calendar of important compliance due dates and the final forms and instructions for 2019 ACA reporting. In addition, the Advisors on coverage transparency and opt-outs arrangements have been updated.

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Topics: Compliance Advisor

January 2020 Employer Webinar

Posted by Meg Cipar

Dec 16, 2019

The January 14 Employer Webinar is is part two of our September webinar on health reimbursement arrangements. This webinar will focus on individual coverage HRAs with an emphasis on the proposed rules on nondiscrimination and affordability.

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Topics: Employer Webinar

It's Not Too Late to Join the December Employer Webinar

Posted by Meg Cipar

Dec 9, 2019

The December 10 Employer Webinar will help employers with group health plans or with 50 or more full-time or full-time equivalent employees prepare for IRS reporting that will be due in 2020.

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Topics: Employer Webinar

December 12 Webinar Features Survey Reporting Enhancements

Posted by Meg Cipar

Dec 9, 2019

Our recent enhancements include table-based reporting that can be used directly with clients or as the foundation for customized analytics to meet the unique needs of your clients and prospects. Join the December 12 webinar to learn more.

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Topics: UBA Health Plan Survey

UBA Health Plan Survey Resources

Posted by Meg Cipar

Dec 9, 2019

In addition to rounding out the series of state reports with Connecticut and Idaho, we now have a promotional video available for download from AdEase.

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Topics: UBA Health Plan Survey

Compliance Recap and Updated Compliance Advisors

Posted by Meg Cipar

Dec 9, 2019

The co-branded November Compliance Recap was sent to all Partners last week and is available on AdEase. In addition, an Advisor relating to ACA reporting and one relating to Medicare secondary payer rules have been updated.

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Topics: compliance recap

UBA Strategic Carrier Alliance of the Month: Sun Life Financial

Posted by Meg Cipar

Dec 2, 2019

Success in voluntary benefits is a two-step process that starts with choosing the right coverage that fills gaps for employees and providing the right amount of education and an easy process for employees to make their elections. Sun Life offers a full suite of ancillary coverage, providing one-stop shopping for employers.

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Topics: Sun Life Financial

Quarterly Compliance Call Is This Week

Posted by Meg Cipar

Dec 2, 2019

Join the next Quarterly Compliance Call on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time for a part two of our discussion on the final rules on health reimbursement arrangements.

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Topics: compliance

Learn About Health Plan Survey Reporting Enhancements

Posted by Meg Cipar

Dec 2, 2019

Our recent enhancements include table-based reporting that can be used directly with clients or as the foundation for customized analytics to meet the unique needs of your clients and prospects. Join the December 12 webinar to learn more.

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Topics: UBA Health Plan Survey

December Employer Webinar Focus on IRS Reporting in 2020

Posted by Meg Cipar

Dec 2, 2019

The December Employer Webinar will help employers with group health plans or with 50 or more full-time or full-time equivalent employees prepare for IRS reporting that will be due in 2020.

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Topics: Employer Webinar

UBA Office Closed for Thursday and Friday Thanksgiving Holiday

Posted by Meg Cipar

Nov 26, 2019

The UBA offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29, to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Topics: holidays

December 12 Webinar Features Health Plan Survey Enhancements

Posted by Meg Cipar

Nov 26, 2019

Our recent enhancements include table-based reporting that can be used directly with clients or as the foundation for customized analytics to meet the unique needs of your clients and prospects.

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Topics: UBA Health Plan Survey

UBA Health Plan Survey State Fact Sheet Series

Posted by Meg Cipar

Nov 26, 2019

We continue to add fact sheets for states included in the UBA Health Plan Survey. Now available are Alaska, Hawaii, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, Northern New England, South Carolina, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

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Topics: UBA Health Plan Survey

December 4 Quarterly Compliance Call Topic Is HRA Final Rules

Posted by Meg Cipar

Nov 26, 2019

Join the next Quarterly Compliance Call on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time for a part two of our discussion on the final rules on health reimbursement arrangements.

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Topics: compliance

Pull Up a Seat for the December 2 Compliance Cafeteria

Posted by Meg Cipar

Nov 26, 2019

The Compliance Cafeteria is your opportunity to discuss a compliance topic chosen by participants and share your best practices with 15 Partner Firm registrants. UBA's Compliance Department and compliance committee members will lead the discussion.

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Topics: compliance

December Employer Webinar Focus on IRS Reporting in 2020

Posted by Meg Cipar

Nov 26, 2019

The December Employer Webinar will help employers with group health plans or with 50 or more full-time or full-time equivalent employees prepare for IRS reporting that will be due in 2020.

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Topics: Employer Webinar

Allied is UBA's Platinum Alliance of the Month

Posted by Meg Cipar

Nov 18, 2019

Allied Benefit Systems is honored to be named UBA’s Strategic Platinum Alliance for the month of November.

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Topics: Strategic Solution Alliance

Meet UBA's Newest Strategic Alliance: Paycor

Posted by Meg Cipar

Nov 18, 2019

Finding a partner you trust doesn't happen overnight. With so many HCM tech companies on the market, why do brokers choose Paycor? Because we offer customers more than just HR and payroll technology—we provide the expertise they need to solve problems and grow.

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Topics: Strategic Solution Alliance

Pull Up a Seat for the December 2 Compliance Cafeteria

Posted by Meg Cipar

Nov 18, 2019

The Compliance Cafeteria is your opportunity to discuss a compliance topic chosen by participants and share your best practices with 15 Partner Firm registrants. UBA's Compliance Department and compliance committee members will lead the discussion.

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Topics: compliance

Next Quarterly Compliance Call is December 4

Posted by Meg Cipar

Nov 18, 2019

Join the next Quarterly Compliance Call on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time for a part two of our discussion on the final rules on health reimbursement arrangements.

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Topics: compliance

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