Publisher's Synopsis
<p> <b><i>Flexible Benefits Answer Book</i></b> includes detailed coverage of today's most important topics and issues, including: </p> <ul> <li> Health Care Reform </li> <li> Health Flexible Spending Accounts </li> <li> Health Reimbursement Arrangements </li> <li> Health Savings Accounts </li> <li> Adoption Assistance Plans </li> <li> Transportation Reimbursement Plans </li> <li> HIPAA </li> <li> COBRA </li> <li> ERISA </li> <li> And more! </li> </ul> <p> In one, easy-to-use manual, <b><i>Flexible Benefits Answer Book</i></b> provides answers to all your questions, helping you design successful flexible benefits plans while staying in compliance with the growing number of federal requirements and tax rules that apply to such arrangements. </p> <p> Highlighted features include: </p> <ul> <li> The <b>question-and-answer format </b>breaks down complex subject areas into concise units </li> <li> Introductory text provides an <b>overview of each subject</b> covered in the questions and answers </li> <li> <b>Extensive cross-referencing</b> facilitates research </li> <li> The <b>List of Questions</b> helps you immediately locate areas of interest </li> <li> Answers contain <b>numerous examples</b> that illustrate specific points </li> </ul> <p> <b><i>Flexible Benefits Answer Book</i></b> has been updated to include: </p> <ul> <li> Revised COBRA continuation and ERISA chapters that will better help you navigate through the existing COBRA and ERISA rules and regulations - two federal laws that heavily govern flexible benefits plans </li> <li> Updates regarding PPACA-related guidance issued in 2012 </li> <li> Updates to the HIPAA privacy and security chapter regarding the new pilot audit program established and maintained by the Health and Human Services Department </li> <li> Updates to the HIPAA Portability chapter regarding the enforcement and penalty provisions of HIPAA </li> <li> Updates to the Cafeteria Plan and the Health Flexible Spending Account chapters to reflect the new $2,500 limit on Health Flexible Spending Account elections </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p>
