How to Determine Medicare Creditable Coverage
What is Medicare creditable coverage and why does it affect me as an employer? As part of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003, the Medicare Part D prescription drug program (more…)
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IMPORTANT: Legislative Guidance Regarding COVID-19
As news is released regarding COVID-19, Cornerstone will compile all legislative information into one place as we receive it. See below for the releases that we have received from our (more…)
Required Tax Forms for Clients Enrolled in Marketplace Who Have Received Premium Tax Credits
Consumers who have enrolled in coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace and have received payments of the premium tax credit (APTC) must use Form 1095-A to complete Form 8962 when (more…)
IRS Releases 2019 Form 8889 and Instructions for HSA Reporting
The IRS recently released the 2019 version of Form 8889 for Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and its instructions. HSA holders (and beneficiaries or deceased HSA holders) must attach Form 8889 (more…)
Extension of Transitional Policy for Non-ACA Compliant Plans Through Calendar Year 2021
Below is a release from the Ohio Department of Insurance from March 10, 2020 On January 31, 2020, the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO) issued an Insurance (more…)
Employer Action Required! Distribute Medicare Part D Notices by October 15, 2019
Group health plan sponsors must provide Medicare Part D “creditable coverage” notices prior to October 15th, the start date of the Medicare annual enrollment period for Part D, Prescription Drug (more…)