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November 2020
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Cobra Coverage and COVID-19
authored by Kevin Brady, Esq.
October 2020
- SIIA Endeavors
On The Record with SIIA President & CEO Mike Ferguson - COVID & COMP
The Pandemic's Impact On Workers' Compensation Claims Has Been Minimal As States Move To Protect First Responders, But Concern Persists About Its Lasting Effect On A Number of Tangential Issues
authored by Bruce Shutan - ACA, HIPAA and Federal Health Benefit Mandates The Affordable Care Act (ACA), The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and Other Federal Health Benefit Mandates
- U.S. Employers and Business Communities Lead America's Response To Behavioral Health Challenges During And Post COVID-19
authored by Bill Oldham and Shawn Murphy - Risk Management In The Time Of COVID-19
authored by Karrie Hyatt - Planning Ahead: COVID-19 And Other Considerations For 2021 Health Plan Renewals
authored by Jennifer M. McCormick, Esq - News From SIIA Members
September 2020
- Restoring Resilience In The Age Of COVID-19
Eaps, virtual visits, digital apps and flexible hours take on greater importance as employee anxiety mounts
authored by Bruce Shutan - Buoyant Bayou
Louisiana wood-products manufacturer overcomes regional health problems with comprehensive suite of onsite and near-site clinics and pharmacy
authored by Bruce Shutan - INSIDE THE BELTWAY
- OUTSIDE THE BELTWAY
- RISE AND SHINE
Employment-Based Health Benefits In A Post-COVID Future
authored by Ron E. Peck - Common Mistakes Prospective Captive Owners Make
authored by Karrie Hyatt - How To Decrease Your Health Plan Costs
authored by Scott Roloff - SIIA Endeavors
- News From SIIA Members
August 2020
- How COVID-19 Is Reshaping Primary Care
Sharp demand for virtual care expected to save PCPS, improve operational efficiencies, cut costs and elevate outcomes
authored by Bruce Shutan - Smarter Rehab
Quick and careful injury evaluation seen as critical to improving workers' comp outcomes
authored by Bruce Shutan - INSIDE THE BELTWAY
- OUTSIDE THE BELTWAY
- ACA, HIPAA and Federal Health Benefit Mandates The Affordable Care Act (ACA), The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and Other Federal Health Benefit Mandates
- Captive regulators stepping up during the pandemic
authored by Karrie Hyatt - SUBROGATION: The oldest and most effective form of cost containment
authored by Maribel Echeverry McLaughlin, Esq. - Loss Portfolio Transfers for Self Insured Workers' Compensation Liabilites
authored by John West - SIIA Endeavors
- News From SIIA Members
July 2020
- COVID Reshaping Health and Safety
As Businesses Re-Open, Workplace Practices Spell A New Normal
authored by Bruce Shutan - The War On Medical Misinformation
Experts Prescribe The Use of Vetted Content From Credible Sources, Warn Against Vested Interests With Wasteful Ways
authored by Bruce Shutan - ACA, HIPAA and Federal Health Benefit Mandates The Affordable Care Act (ACA), The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and Other Federal Health Benefit Mandates
- IRS Continuing Its Offensive Towards Enterprise Risk Captives
authored by Karrie Hyatt - Hemophilia Management Program Helps Self-Insured Employers Battle High Costs
authored by Dea Belazi - COVID-19, Balance Billing, Out-Of-Network Claims, and Confusing Charges - An Ugly Combination
authored by Jon Jablon Esq., and Tim Callender Esq. - Why Self-Insured Employers Need To Negotiate Air Ambulance Rates
authored by Randy King - News From SIIA Members
June 2020
- COVID CAPTIVITY Pandemic Spotlights Role of Captive Insurance To Fill Traditional Coverage Gaps, Unite Risk Management and Benefits Management
authored by Bruce Shutan - WORK COMP'S VIRTUAL TOUCH COVID-19 has spread telemedicine to injury assessments, saving both time and money for self-inured plans and keeping claimants out of harm's way
authored by Bruce Shutan - ACA, HIPAA and Federal Health Benefit Mandates The Affordable Care Act (ACA), The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and Other Federal Health Benefit Mandates
- Captive Outlook Post Pandemic
authored by Karrie Hyatt - Be Ready For The Drug Pricing Debate To Return With A Bang
authored by Nicolas Bonds, Esq. - Self-Funded Health Care Plans Improving the odds of your funding strategy
authored by Philip Castevens, ASA,MAAA - SIIA Endeavors
- SIIA Past Board Chairman John Jones Passes Away
- News From SIIA Members
May 2020
- Bravery In The New World Order
Making sense of COVID-19 in Actuarial, TPA, Stop-Loss and Brokerage arenas along the road to flattening the curve of this deadly pandemic
authored by Bruce Shutan - Weeding Out Waste
Rx formulary excludes low-value drugs in favor of those with proven efficacy and low-cost alternatives as part of more thoughtful approach that rethinks PBM model
authored by Bruce Shutan - ACA, HIPAA and Federal Health Benefit Mandates The Affordable Care Act (ACA), The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and Other Federal Health Benefit Mandates
- SIIA's New Task Force Changing The Story For ERCS
authored by Karrie Hyatt - Continuing Coverage During COVID-19
authored by Andrew Silverio - OUTSIDE THE BELTWAY
authored by Adam Brackemyre - SIIA Endeavors
A Message From SIIA President and CEO Michael W. Ferguson - News From SIIA Members
April 2020
- The Merits of Mentoring
When thought leaders meet future leaders, symbiotic relationships grow when seeds of knowledge are sowed
authored by Bruce Shutan - Captives Held Steady In 2019, Ready For Growth In 2020
authored by Karrie Hyatt - INSIDE THE BELTWAY
SIIA Policy & Regulatory News: COVID-19 Legislative Update COVID Response Information For The Self-Insurance Industry - OUTSIDE THE BELTWAY
- Broker/Advisor Perspectives
What VBID and Farm-To-Table Have in Common
authored by Kevin Trokey - Are Your ICS Really EES?
A Look Who's Who on an Employee Benefit Plan
authored by Kelly E. Dempsey - SIIA ENDEAVORS
A Message From SIIA President and CEO Michael W. Ferguson - NEWS FROM SIIA MEMBERS
March 2020
- What Kind of Leadership Builds A Culture of Health?
authored by Dr. Richard Safeer - Rolling The Dice On Emerging Risks
Captives seen as promising solution for reining in costs related to cyberattacks, political instability, extreme weather and other serious concerns in the years ahead
authored by Bruce Shutan - ACA, HIPAA and Federal Health Benefit Mandates The Affordable Care Act (ACA), The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and Other Federal Health Benefit Mandates
- Broker/Advisor Perspectives
Get really clear on your ideal client to make your best sales year yet
authored by Wendy Keneipp - Utah Goes To Mexico - A First For The Drug Importation
authored by Brady Bizarro - Emerging Captive Markets Are The Next Big Thing For International Domiciles
With the proliferation of Captive Domiciles available in the U.S., International Domiciles are looking outside the U.S. to expand their captive programs
authored by Karrie Hyatt - SIIA Endeavors
- News From SIIA Members
February 2020
- Hospital Dominance: A Growing Problem?
Two high-profile settlements involving huge hospital systems raise concerns about efforts to curtail anticompetitive practices, spotlight need for better due diligence.
authored by Bruce Shutan - A Case Study In Savings: How The Phia Group is Offering Employees Free Healthcare
authored by Philip Qualo, J.D. - The High Cost of Insurance Agencies Not Facing Their Fears
authored by Kevin Trokey - The New Math For Population Health Management Utilizing A Captive
authored by Mark Troutman & Chris Payne - Technology, Trucking Liability, and Captives
authored by Karrie Hyatt - SIIA Endeavors
- News From SIIA Members
January 2020
- Captives Take The Burn Out Of Lasers
authored by Mike Madden - Building A Culture Of Health From The Inside Out
authored by Richard Safeer, MD - Reaching A Captive Audience
SIIA Advances Suggested Code of Conduct For Captive Managers To Help Police Performance, Provide Professional Benchmarks And Raise Credibility In The Eagle Eyes Of State Regulators
authored by Bruce Shutan - The Captive Sector In 2020
authored by Karrie Hyatt - Understanding The Legislative Effects On State-Law Benefit Plans
authored by Harry Horton - SIIA Endeavors
- News From SIIA Members
December 2019
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From Wellness To Wellbeing
Embracing A More Holistic Approach Has Sex Appeal But Also Caveats
authored by Bruce Shutan -
Adding Value To Captive Boards With Independent Directors
authored by Karrie Hyatt -
Insurance Sales: Is It About Relationships or Not?
authored by Wendy Keneipp -
ACA Enrollment By The Numbers! Administration's Attempts To Stall The ACA At Work?
authored by Christopher Aguiar, Esq.
November 2019
- SIIA Endeavors A Golden Gateway To Innovation SIIA Keynoters Draw Laughs and Raise Eyebrows
authored by Bruce Shutan - Industry Reacts To IRS Offer TO 831(B) Captives
authored by Karrie Hyatt - OUTSIDE The Beltway
authored by Joanne Wojcik - ACA, HIPAA and Federal Health Benefit Mandates The Affordable Care Act (ACA), The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and Other Federal Health Benefit Mandates
- Broker/Advisor Perspectives
Insights for and about Brokers/Advisors active in the Self-Insurance Marketplace
authored by Kevin Trokey - ACA Round-Up for 2020: Items Affecting Employer-Sponsored Group Health Plans
authored by Corrie Cripps - News From SIIA Members
October 2019
- SIIA Endeavors On The Record with SIIA President & CEO Mike Ferguson
- In Search of Health Care's Holy Grail
Consensus is building that direct contracting with the highest quality providers will not only improve clinical outcomes but also bend the cost curve. While comprehensive and standard measures are elusive, progress is being made.
authored by Bruce Shutan - ACA, HIPAA and Federal Health Benefit Mandates The Affordable Care Act (ACA), The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and Other Federal Health Benefit Mandates
- OUTSIDE The Beltway
authored by Joanne Wojcik - Broker/Advisor Perspectives
Insights for and about Brokers/Advisors active in the Self-Insurance marketplace
authored by Wendy Keneipp - The Tower of Babel-Talking Heads Talking Past Each Other
authored by Ron E. Peck - Addition of Third-Party Business converts Captives into Profit-Centers
authored by Joanne Wojcik - Captives and Credit Ratings, To Rate or Not To Rate
authored by Karrie Hyatt - News From SIIA Members
September 2019
- Digging Deeper
How Two Layers Of Closer Scrutiny In Self-Insurance Can Make A Substantial Difference In Improving Outcomes And Managing Costs
authored by Bruce Shutan - The Digital Future Is Here
authored by Karrie Hyatt - ACA, HIPAA and Federal Health Benefit Mandates The Affordable Care Act (ACA), The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and Other Federal Health Benefit Mandates
- Brokers/Advisors Perspectives Insights For And About Brokers/Advisors Active In The Self-Insurance Marketplace
authored by Kevin Trokey - Reference-Based Pricing: Pitfalls For A New ERA
authored by Jon Jablon - Rand Report Highlights Disparities In Hospital Pricing, Quality
authored by Joanne Wojcik - SIIA Endeavors
- News From SIIA Members
August 2019
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Tax Court Deals Blow To Enterprise Risk Captives
authored by Karrie Hyatt -
INSIDE THE BELTWAY
authored by Joanne Wojcik -
How Self-Insured Health Plans Are Helping Employers Compete In A Challenging Talent Marketplace
authored by Philip Qualo, J.D.
July 2019
- The Digital Difference As Self-Insurance Digs Deeper Into Data Analytics and Tech Tools, Revolutionary Results May Lie On The Horizon
authored by Bruce Shutan - INSIDE THE BELTWAY SIIA 2019 DC Legislative Fly-In
- ACA, HIPAA and Federal Health Benefit Mandates The Affordable Care Act (ACA), The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and Other Federal Health Benefit Mandates
- Big Pharma Facing Big Losses Tied To Opioid Epidemic Fallout
authored by Sean Donnelly - Captive Managers Bring Added Value To Their Group Captives
authored by Karrie Hyatt - Brokers/Advisors Perspectives Insights For And About Broker/Advisors Active In The Self-Insurance Marketplace
authored by Kevin Trokey - SIIA Endeavors
- News From SIIA Members
June 2019
- PTSD: A Sign of Tumultuous Times
Prone to over-diagnosis, post-traumatic stress disorder requires a careful, evidence-based approach that provides support and empowers those who are suffering, nearly a decade ago, June was designated as PTSD awareness month largely to spotlight the plight of many combat veterans, but this phenomenon has gradually seeped into multiple workplaces.
authored by Bruce Shutan - INSIDE THE BELTWAY
SIIA targets house democrats for self-insurance educational outreach-expands government relations team.
authored by Joanne Wojcik - Seasons of Change: How to successfully implement evolving healthcare trends
authored by Jennifer M. McCormick, Esq. - Big Sky Country, Small Town Feeling
In a busy US Captive market, Montana's personable and reliable business environment has helped it grow into a major force. The industry backs this "Small Town Feeling" to help that growth continue
authored by Ned Holmes - Brokers/Advisors Perspectives
Insights for and about Brokers/Advisors active in the Self-Insurance marketplace insights for and about Brokers/Advisors active in the Self-Insurance marketplace - SIIA Endeavors
- News From SIIA Members
May 2019
- A Private Matter
Rife with sensitive information, workers' compensation data is an easy target for hackers, and while cyber insurance hasn't been widely adopted, steps have been taken to shore up systems security and protect claimant privacy.
authored by Bruce Shutan - Captive Growth Restrained In 2018
authored by Karrie Hyatt - ACA, HIPAA and Federal Health Benefit Mandates The Affordable Care Act (ACA), The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and Other Federal Health Benefit Mandates
- Transparency - A Clear and Almost-Present Danger?
authored by Ron Peck - Battling a Silent and Deadly Epidemic, Nearly 40 Million Americans Suffer from Kidney Disease
authored by Bruce Shutan - Self-Insurance Educational Foundation (SIEF) $2,500 Scholarship Winner
- SIIA Endeavors
- News From SIIA Members
April 2019
- Treacherous Turns Various Safety Measures Suggested To Steer Clear Of Growing Exposure To Sizeable Workers' Comp Claims Involving Auto Accidents In Company Vehicles
authored by Bruce Shutan - SIIA Takes The Lead With The "Captive Code of Conduct"
authored by Karrie Hyatt - ACA, HIPAA and Federal Health Benefit Mandates The Affordable Care Act (ACA), The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and Other Federal Health Benefit Mandates
- The Lien, Mean, Subrogation Machine
authored by Maribel Echeverry McLaughlin, Esq. - SIIA Endeavors
- News From SIIA Members
March 2019
- The Turning Tide
Long accustomed to simply helping employers choose among health insurance carriers and earning commissions, benefit brokers and advisers have increasingly embraced self-insured solutions and flat-rate compensation
authored by Bruce Shutan - Captive Boards and Investing: What You Need To Know
authored by Karrie Hyatt - ACA, HIPAA and Federal Health Benefit Mandates The Affordable Care Act (ACA), The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and Other Federal Health Benefit Mandates
- The Self-Funded Case-Back To Basics
authored by Tim Callender - Pre-Emptive and Analytics-Based Early Action Can Delay Kidney Dialysis, Reduce Plan Costs and Improve Quality of Life
authored by Barbara Rutkowski & Joy McGee-Cory - SIIA Endeavors
- News From SIIA Members
February 2019
- Better Medicine?Direct Primary Care has been lauded for eliminating claims and allowing PCPS to practice medicine without having to handle claims, but skeptics raise the prospect of overpayments and deeper doctor shortages. Either way, the potential for disruption cannot be underestimated.
authored by Bruce Shutan - Captives and Fronting Arrangements
authored by Karrie Hyatt - ACA, HIPAA and Federal Health Benefit Mandates The Affordable Care Act (ACA), The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and Other Federal Health Benefit Mandates
- The Profit Motive-A Necessary Evil?
authored by Andrew Silverio - Breaking New Ground Through Joint Venture Models
authored by Genevieve Caruncho-Simpson - SIIA Endeavors
- News from SIIA Members
January 2019
- Self-Insurance & Captive Convergence as Self-Insurance and Captive Solutions Continue to Trickle Down Market, A Multi-Layered Approach Emerges with Opportunities for Service Providers to Forge Unconventional Bonds
authored by Bruce Shutan - Captive Issues To Watch In 2019
authored by Karrie Hyatt - ACA, HIPAA and Federal Health Benefit Mandates The Affordable Care Act (ACA), The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and Other Federal Health Benefit Mandates
- Lifestyle Medicine: What Employers Need To Know
authored by Richard Safeer, MD - A Texas Federal Judge Declares The Affordable Care Act Unconstitutional: What Next?
authored by Brady Bizarro, Esq. - SIIA Endeavors
- News From SIIA Members
December 2018
- Reference-Based Pricing Under Fire Amid Closely Watched Litigation Over Fair Market Hospital Pricing, Alternative Methods Emerge as a ore Precise and Less Adversarial Approach for Self-Insured Health Plans
authored by Bruce Shutan - Captives. Parent Companies, State Regulators, and Taxes
authored by Karrie Hyatt - ACA, HIPAA and Federal Health Benefit Mandates The Affordable Care Act (ACA), The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and Other Federal Health Benefit Mandates
- The Modernization of Health Savings Accounts
authored by Krista J. Maschinot - SIEF Scholarship
- SIIA Endeavors
- News From SIIA Members
November 2018
- The Power of Prognostication SIIA Keynoters Predict Politics and The Future of Business
authored by Bruce Shutan - Responding To Catastrophic Weather, Captives Answer The Call
authored by Karrie Hyatt - ACA, HIPAA and Federal Health Benefit Mandates The Affordable Care Act (ACA), The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and Other Federal Health Benefit Mandates
- Don't Let Your Loss Leave You DOA: Part II - States Speak Up!
authored by Kelly E. Dempsey - OUTSIDE The Beltway: SIIA Members are vigilant advocates in State challenges to Self-Insurance
- SIIA Endeavors
- News From SIIA Members
October 2018
- SIIA Endeavors: On The Record With SIIA President & CEO Mike Ferguson
authored by Dave Kirby - Mind Over Matter: Depressed Employees At Higher Risk For Workplace Injuries And Longer Recovery Times When Out On Workers' Comp, But Solutions Are At Hand To Buck This Troubling Trend
authored by Bruce Shutan - INSIDE the Beltway: "Most Active" Federal Policy Environment Motivates SIIA Members Engagement
authored by Dave Kirby - OUTSIDE the Beltway: SIIA Members are vigilant Advocates in State Challenges to Self-Insurance
authored by Dave Kirby - ACA, HIPAA and Federal Health Benefit Mandates The Affordable Care Act (ACA), The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and other Federal Health Benefit Mandates
- Rated Captives Segment Thriving According to A.M. Best
authored by Karrie Hyatt - Embracing Prudence History of Collectively Bargained Plans Steeped in Stewardship
authored by Bruce Shutan - Explanations That Benefit
authored by Jon Jablon, Esq. - News From SIIA Members
September 2018
- The 411 on ASOs Proponents of BUCA-backed arrangements say they offer bundled firepower, broad choice and consumer comfort, while critics warn against faux discounts, conflicts of interest and inflexibility in the age of customization
authored by Bruce Shutan - Catching Up With U.S. CAPTIVE DOMICILES
authored by Karrie Hyatt - ACA, HIPAA and Federal Health Benefit Mandates The Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and other federal health benefit mandates
- Three Ways Self-Insured Plans Can Leverage State Laws to Protect their Members from Balance Billing
authored by Matthew Albright - Erisa Remedies in the Post-Montanile Era
authored by Grace Bowling - Current Litigation Highlights Ongoing Need for Review of Plans for Mental Health Parity Compliance
authored by Corrie Cripps - SIIA Endeavors
- Member News
August 2018
- ONSITE Synergy What happens when corporate medical clinics are offered alongside exercise facilities? Clinical pathways intersect with fitness trails-widening the road to prevention, treatment and employee wellness
authored by Bruce Shutan - Catching the Insurtech Wave
authored by Karrie Hyatt - INSIDE the Beltway: AHP Interest Heats Up After DOL Rule Finalization
authored by Dave Kirby - ACA, HIPAA and Federal Health Benefit Mandates The Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and other federal health benefit mandates
- Much Needed Correction in the Second Circuit...Is Relief (Equitable, That Is) Around the Corner?
authored by Christopher Aquiar - SIIA Endeavors
- Member News
July 2018
- PAIN-FREE PATHWAYS How treating chronic pain without opioids or surgery in most cases improves clinical outcomes and lowers costly medical and work comp claims
authored by Bruce Shutan - Another Success in Court for RRGs
authored by Karrie Hyatt - INSIDE the Beltway: SIIA's "Fly-In" Participants Find Positive Attitudes among Congress
authored by Dave Kirby - When Benefits and Exclusions Create a Crossroads between Plan and Employer Requirements
authored by Erin M. Hussey, Esq. - Sensitive Health Data Rising Stakes and Sound Security Practices
authored by Mark Hartnett - SIIA Endeavors: London Calling for SIIA Members
- Members News
June 2018
- Revisiting MEWAs Years after insolvency, unpaid claims and fraudulent schemes soiled multiple employer welfare arrangements, regulatory improvements have made them viable again for smaller markets
authored by Bruce Shutan - One Captive, Two Captive, Three- The Benefits of Multiple Captives
authored by Karrie Hyatt - OUTSIDE the Beltway: SIIA Members Rally to Support Stop-Loss in New York
authored by Dave Kirby - ACA, HIPAA and Federal Health Benefit Mandates The Affordable Care Act (ACA0, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and other federal health benefit mandates
- RRGs Report Nearly $287 Million Profit in 2017, Remain Financially Stable
authored by Douglas A. Powell - Conflicting Policies and Courts: When Plan Language Creates More Litigation than Coverage
authored by Catherine Downie - SIIA Endeavors
- SIIA's International Conference in Monterrey, Mexico
- SIIA's Self-Insured Workers' Compensation Executive Forum, Charleston, South Carolina
- Member News
May 2018
- Precision Medicine: The Power of Personalization How emerging practices will help prevent disease, optimize treatment, improve clinical outcomes and reduce costs across group health, Rx benefits, behavioral health and work comp
authored by Bruce Shutan - Filling In the Talent Gap
authored by Karrie Hyatt - INSIDE the Beltway: SIIA Captive Member Advocacy Results in Congress Passing PATH Act Clarifications
authored by Dave Kirby - Self-Insured Group Finds Success in Holistic Approach to Risk Management
authored by Frank X. Altiere III, CPCU, ARM, AU, AIS, RF, IIA - ACA, HIPAA and Federal Health Benefit Mandates The Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and other federal health benefit mandates
- Cause and Effect? Rising out-of-pocket costs for health care services seen as culprit for misrepresentation of non-work injuries or conditions that drive fraudulent work comp claims
authored by Bruce Shutan - The Practical Impact of Ariana M. v. Humana Health Plan of Tex., Inc. on ERISA Denials of Benefits
authored by Patrick Ouellette, Esq. - SIIA Endeavors
- Members News
April 2018
- Bracing for a Seismic Shift: Disruptive innovation may be coming to a TPA near you as the industry evolves from claims adjudication to more of a strategic role in self-insurance
authored by Bruce Shutan - Affecting the Future of Captives Minor changes in 2017 could have lasting affect on the captive industry
authored by Karrie Hyatt - Self-Insurance Industry Executives Share Candid Opinions at SIIA Town Hall Event
- SIIA Self-Insured Health Plan Executive Forum Attendees Hit the Links (SIEF Golf Tournament Results)
- INSIDE the Beltway: Appeal to DOL on AHP Regulations Continues SIIA's Two-Decade Effort
authored by Dave Kirby - RRGs Report Net Income in Third Quarter 2017
authored by Douglas A. Powell - Drowning in A Sea of Paper
authored by Tim Callendar, Esq. - SIIA Endeavors
- Members News
March 2018
- Stop-Loss Pitfalls Mindful of lasering and renewal obstacles for self-funded employers with large ongoing claims, innovative solutions are paving the way to peace of mind
authored by Bruce Shutan - Taking Control of Claims Management WITH YOUR CAPTIVE
authored by Karrie Hyatt - ACA, HIPAA and Federal Health Benefit Mandates The Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and other federal health benefit mandates
- True Transparency? Fiduciary PBMs emerge as response to consolidation of Rx dispensing, concern over conflicts of interest and need for deeper clinical expertise
authored by Bruce Shutan - Trump Tax Bill Signals the Swan Song for Obamacare's Individual Mandate
authored by Sean Donnelly - SIIA Endeavors
- Members News
February 2018
- South of the BORDER Latin America remains fertile ground for partnerships to elevate the standing of self-insurance and group captive solutions
authored by Bruce Shutan - Federal Expansion of Association Health Plan: The Time is NOW?
authored by Ryan Work - INSIDE the Beltway SIIA Supports Waiver of ACA Employer Mandate Penalties
authored by Dave Kirby - OUTSIDE the Beltway SIIA Delegation Finds Maine Review of Stop-Loss Taking a Positive Direction
authored by Dave Kirby - ACA, HIPAA and Federal Health Benefit Mandates The Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and other federal health benefit mandates
- Offshore Domiciles Still a Draw for Captives
authored by Karrie Hyatt - Controlling Hospital Charges for Self-Funded Plans
authored by Phillip C. Giles, CEBS - SIIA Endeavors
- Members News
January 2018
- OFF THE RADAR Private exchanges, once touted as the future of benefits delivery, are said to be quietly growing and evolving amid skepticism about their value proposition and high fees
authored by Bruce Shutan - Self-Insurance at Its Best: RRGs Insuring RPGs
authored by Karrie Hyatt - ACA, HIPAA and Federal Health Benefit Mandates The Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and other federal health benefit mandates
- ACA Enforcement Update: IRS Employer Mandate Enforcement and Cadillac Tax Implementation
- Buyer Beware - No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
authored by Ron E. Peck, Esq. - Association Active Across Multiple States Protecting the Self-Insurance Marketplace
- SIIA Endeavors
- Members News
December 2017
- Beyond Opioids EAPs, clinical resources and benefit plan design, along with the right corporate culture, can help self-insured employers manage a host of addictions across group medical and work comp
authored by Bruce Shutan - Captives Primed to Take on Reputation Risk
authored by Karrie Hyatt - Outside the Beltway SIIA Leads Educational Effort in Maine Stop-Loss Review
authored by Dave Kirby - ACA, HIPAA and Federal Health Benefit Mandates The Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and other federal health benefit mandates
- Opioids and Your Injured Worker An expert explains the real impact of opioid therapy on your workers' compensation cost
authored by Edward J. Bernacki, M.D., M.P.H. - Managing Plan Communication During a Time of Legislative Uncertainty
authored by Corrie Cripps - SIIA Endeavors
- News from SIIA Members
November 2017
- SIIA Endeavors National Conference Wrap Up Attendees urged to embrace change, prepare for business disruptions
authored by Bruce Shutan - SIIA National Conference Attendees Support Self-Insurance Educational Foundation
- A Silver Lining in the Tax Court Decision Against 831(b) Captive
authored by Karrie Hyatt - Inside and Outside the Beltway Oklahoma tax reinsurance program proposal withdrawn; SIIA orchestrated action to prevent stop-loss assessments
authored by Dave Kirby - ACA, HIPAA and Federal Health Benefit Mandates The Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and other federal health benefit mandates
- Interim Final Rules Update
authored by Krista Maschinot - News from SIIA Members