Same-sex marriage ruled a constitutional right by Supreme Court

States cannot ban same-sex marriage, the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision Friday morning. Justice Anthony M. Kennedy’s majority opinion firmly stresses marriage, as well as benefits that come with marriage, as rights guaranteed to gay and lesbian couples by the Constitution. “The right to marry is a fundamental right inherent in the liberty … Continued

Amanda Benner Hired as Client Associate at Henderson Brothers Retirement Plan Services

  PITTSBURGH – May 14, 2015 –Amanda Benner joined Henderson Brothers Retirement Plan Services as a client associate. Benner will assist retirement plan participants directly, ensure Henderson Brothers Retirement Plan Services maintains compliance with FINRA, and offer support to our award-winning Wealth Managers. With eight years of experience in administrative support, Benner continues Henderson Brothers’ … Continued

Mary Beth Pronko Hired as Account Analyst at Henderson Brothers

  PITTSBURGH – April 12, 2015 – Mary Beth Pronko joined Henderson Brothers, Inc. as an account analyst in the benefits department. With two decades of experience in insurance and 15 years specializing in benefits, Pronko’s intimate understanding of the marketplace allows her to find the best benefits program for her clients. Pronko’s proven excellence … Continued

EEOC addresses ADA implications on wellness plans

A wellness program’s compliance with standards imposed by HIPAA does not mean that program is compliant with Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). On April 16, the EEOC released a proposed rule and additional guidance in its first real attempt to interpret the ADA in a manner that reflects its mission of … Continued

Michael Freas Hired as Financial Analyst at Henderson Brothers

  PITTSBURGH – April 7, 2015 – Michael Freas has joined Henderson Brothers, Inc. as a financial analyst in the benefits department. Freas will analyze claim activity, provide regular reporting, and project healthcare costs for Henderson Brothers’ clients. With proven prior experience in customer service and leadership roles, Freas continues Henderson Brothers’ commitment to recruiting … Continued

Bradley St. Myer Hired as Account Executive at Henderson Brothers

  PITTSBURGH – MAY 5, 2015 – Bradley St. Myer joined Henderson Brothers, Inc. as a Property and Casualty account executive. St. Myer will work to increase the policy productivity of Henderson Brothers’ clients by providing tailored solutions to gaps in coverage. With over a decade of excellence in insurance sales, St. Myer continues Henderson … Continued

Confused by IRS 6055 & 6056 reporting requirements? HBI is here to help!

Final versions of IRS Forms 1094 and 1095, which are to be used by health plan issuers and employers to fulfill reporting obligations under Code §§ 6055 and 6056, were released by the IRS in February. The agency will use the benefit and participant information reported in these forms to administer the ACA employer and … Continued

Will a single embedded cost-sharing cap in HDHPs affect your overall plan cost?

Clarification on how the ACA annual cost-sharing limitation affects benefits offered under a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) has been released by the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). This official interpretation of the ACA’s annual cost-sharing limitation effectively embeds an individual out-of-pocket limit for family coverage. The embedded annual limit, effective with non-grandfathered policy … Continued