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Benefit Briefs: June 2016

Welcome to Benefit Briefs

:We try to keep this newsletter brief & to the point to respect your time and inbox space while still providing timely and pertinent information. With so much change that certainly is a challenge. Please click the links to get more information, and let us know if you need further answers.

Holiday Hours Notice: The Total Benefit Solutions office will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2016 in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday July 5th. Have a safe holiday weekend!

Health Care Reform Corner :

At Total Benefit Solutions Inc., we are dedicated to providing the advice our clients need to remain compliant and make informed benefit decisions. Things are changing faster in ten weeks, than they used to in ten years! Check out our latest bulletins by clicking here.

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PCOR Fees Due: The PCOR filing deadline is August 1, 2016 for all self-funded medical plans and HRAs for plan year ending in 2015. Click for more details

ACA Update Chart: With so many different ACA provisions, HR360's simple new chart provides you with a clear understanding of the key requirements that have been delayed, extended, or eliminated under the Affordable Care Act. Click here to get the chart

Changes to Special Election Period for indivduals on the Exchange Verification Process... click

Compliance and Health Reform Education Center: Compliance and Health Reform Education Center where we will keep our health care reform bulletins along with short informative videos. Click here for Total Benefits Comply.
Employer Shared Responsibility Guide: Download our Employer Shared Responsibility Guide today courtesy of Think HR. Click here.

Employer Reporting Guide for Large Employers: Click here

Have More Questions about the Affordable Care Act?

Still have questions about the ACA and how it affects you or your company? Please call us today and we will get you the answers you need!

Total Benefit Solutions Offering Health Advocacy Benefits

Total Benefit Solutions clients can now take advantage of enrolling on Health Advocate as a group or as an individual/ family! With health advocate you and your family have your own personal health advocate. Health Advocate's award-winning Health Advocacy program helps members navigate complex healthcare and insurance-related issues, saving them both time and money!


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It's part of our Benefit Aid packages and it's so easy you can enroll today by clicking here or ask your Total Benefit Solutions account manager at (215)355-2121 for more information. This video will tell you all about the benefits of Health Advocate!

Click here for more about Health Advocate

Medicare Matters

DID YOU KNOW? Medicare covers many preventative services at no charge under Medicare Part B? Want to find our more, download a free guide or watch a video?

Click here.

Click here to read 8 things to know about Medigap policies.

Medicare Made Clear: Download the Medicare Made Clear Show Me Guide for 2016 to get an overview of your Medicare choices. Click here.

Your Feedback Is Important To Us!

We are only as good as our clients say we are. We value the feedback you provide and we are always listening for ways to make our services better and more valuable to you. Without you, our business means nothing! Please help us get better today by taking a short online survey.

As a commercial realtor I spend 90% of my time on the road and do not find myself at a desk very often. Having Total Benefit Solutions, Inc. as my broker makes the task simple, fast and to the point. And I never waste time on hold with the insurance company any longer. Thanks again Ed and Total Benefit Solutions Inc!

- Bryan Perchick-Arrow Real Estate

Now More Than Ever You Need To Stay Informed

Things change faster now in weeks, than they used to in years. Clients often ask us why we do not send out e-mails more often. Simply because if we did we would be sending you notices many times each month, cramming your inbox. Instead , we post frequent updates on our website. Use the search feature in the top right hand corner to find specific information.

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Warm Regards,

Edward T. MacConnell CBC, CHRS

Certified Healthcare Reform Specialist