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IRS chief’s ouster isn’t ending investigations

Peter Westerman | May 16, 2013

Don't look for the outcry over the Internal Revenue Service's improper targeting of tea party groups to subside with the ouster of the agency's acting commissioner.

Obama fires IRS commissioner

Peter Westerman | May 16, 2013

President Obama ousted the acting commissioner of the IRS late Wednesday amid an outcry over the improper targeting of tea party groups.

Health reforms penalize some Indians

Peter Westerman | May 15, 2013

Many Native Americans will have to buy their own health insurance or pay a $695 fine unless they can prove they are "Indian enough" to claim one of the few exemptions allowed under the PPACA.

PBGC to cover pension benefits of defunct N.J. hospital

Peter Westerman | May 10, 2013

In a reversal of a prior decision, the PBGC has agreed to pay pension benefits to 800 former hospital employees in New Jersey.

CEOs lobby for PPACA wellness program

Peter Westerman | May 08, 2013

One of the nations leading business groups is pressing President Obama to ensure incentives for job-sponsored wellness programs remain part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Now that Im (mostly) recovered from last weeks Benefits Selling Expoour biggest, by the way, with more than a 1,000 people crowded into the Marriott Marina in San DiegoIm struck by a couple of things.

IRS drafts large-group minimum value rules

Allison Bell | May 02, 2013

Benefits standards under the PPACA will be different for plans at large employers than they are for individual policies and plans at small employers.

Fidelity HSA enrollment jumps 53 percent

Peter Westerman | April 30, 2013

Fidelity Investments on Tuesday reported a 53 percent jump in its health savings accounts in 2012, bringing the number of individual accounts administered by the company to 182,000.

The tax man cometh

Peter Westerman | April 19, 2013

Millions of people attempt to creatively outsmart the tax system but, in the end, Uncle Sam always gets his piece. Still, there are ways for employers and employees alike to minimize the impact.

How to navigate health care tax breaks

Peter Westerman | April 15, 2013

As health insurance professionals, you are most likely well aware of your ability to write off certain qualified health care expenses. Remember though not all of your consumers are meticulous itemizers like you. Fortify your customer service approach by informing consumers about their health care cost deduction options.

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