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August 19, 2003 - 8,445 subscribers
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“HIPAA: Electronic Standards – What Employers Need to Know” 8/28/03 * 2:00 p.m. ET The compliance date for electronic transactions and code sets is approaching! Many employers like you, still are uncertain what their group health plans have to do to meet the standards – how much you can rely on insurers, plan administrators and technology vendors, and how to maximize efficiency using the required technologies. Join us for this important audio conference, featuring two specialists in the field who will help you figure out what you need to do NOW to meet the October 16th deadline.
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IRS Official Says Health FSA Claim Substantiation Is a Must
Excerpt: "Harry Beker, Chief of the Health and Welfare Branch in the Office of Associate Chief Counsel, explained that the only acceptable means of substantiation are either a statement from an independent third party stating that the expense has been incurred (for paper transactions), or by using the procedures for paying by debit or credit card under Revenue Ruling 2003-43." (Thompson Publishing Group)
Prescription Drugs Now, Day of Reckoning Later
Excerpt: "President Bush and Congress have agreed to spend $400 billion on prescription drugs for the elderly over 10 years. But they rarely address a basic question: Where does the money come from?" (New York Times; one-time registration required)
Leader of National Governors Association Says Long-Term Care is Biggest Concern
Excerpt: "Idaho Gov. Dirk Kempthorne says that as leader of the National Governors Association he will emphasize long-term care-- a problem for state budgets, the country's aging population and his own parents." (AP via Washington Post)
Newly Posted or Renewed Job Openings
Retirement Plan Consultant
for Independent Benefit Services
in MD
Benefits Specialist - Santa Ana, CA
for recruitingmanager.com, Inc. (Recruiter)
in CA
Pension Plan Designer/Sales Consultant
for Streelman Richards & Company - Search and Recruiting
in TX
Retirement Plan Specialist Team Leader
for Diversified Investment Advisors
in MI
ERISA Attorney
for DeMark, Kolbe & Brodek, S.C.
in WI
Retirement Plan Specialist
for Diversified Investment Advisors
in CA
Newly Posted Webcasts
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HIPAA Privacy and Client Contact
on October 9, 2003
presented by SunGard Corbel
HIPAA Privacy Training
on October 21, 2003
presented by SunGard Corbel
HIPAA Privacy Recordkeeping
on November 6, 2003
presented by SunGard Corbel
HIPAA Privacy Policies and Procedures
on November 20, 2003
presented by SunGard Corbel
Newly Posted Press Releases
(Post Yours!)
DOL Grants Prohibited Transaction Exemption for Northwest Airlines Pension Contribution of Subsidiary's Stock
(U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration)
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