At Sterling Benefits, we are proactively working with multiple resources to dissect the various facets of the law and to understand the guidelines and timelines it presents to our clients. You can expect that we will provide ongoing communications and information as interpretation and implementation details continue to unfold from the government.

Our priority at Sterling Benefits is to stay focused on delivering value and quality customer service to our customers as we work together with health care reform. Significant changes will take place in 2014. In the meantime, there are some items that will require attention much sooner. We will keep you posted as details and clarifications from the government are made available. We encourage you to review this information and utilize our office as a resource in addressing questions and concerns.

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Exchange Notification to Employees Delayed

The deadline for employers to notify employees of the availability of Exchanges has been delayed from March 1, 2013, to late summer or fall of 2013. The Department of Labor is considering providing model, generic language that could be used to satisfy the notice requirement. Future guidance on complying with the notice requirement under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) section 18B is expected to provide flexibility and adequate time to comply.Department of Labor (DOL) Press Release & FAQ's January 24, 2013

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