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COBRA
COBRA WEBSITE LINKS
www.dol.gov/dol/topic/health-plans/cobra.htm
U.S. Dept. of Labor Site. Contains Cobra information, ERISA, Newborn’s Act, Participant Rights, Articles on (making informed health plan decisions, protect your health care rights when your work life changes, etc.), and compliance issues, tools, rulemaking and law guide.
COBRA ADMINISTRATION
- B.A.S.I.C.
1 (800) 473-0455, Phoenix :(480) 513-7280
Cobra self-administered or third-party administered
Pre-Tax Section 125 and Cafeteria Plans
- COBRA SOLUTIONS
1 (800) 325-1957 OR (480) 820-9101
FREE demo available, Cobra self-administration available through Computer software.
- COBRA COMPLIANCE SYSTEMS, INC.
1 (800) 300-3838
Administrates Cobra, conducts Cobra seminars
HIPAA
HIPAA WEBSITE LINKS
www.hipaadvisory.com
Sponsored by Phoenix Health Systems. Site contains FAQ and HIPAA glossary, timely articles on how HIPAA affects the insurance industry, and information about privacy laws.
www.wedi.org
Contains an extensive HIPAA glossary, and multiple links to HIPAA resources.
www.cms.hhs.gov
Website includes Centers for Medicare & Medicaid. Site provides information on HIPAA, terms, glossary, coverage laws & regulations, Medicare fee schedule, prescription drug initiative and industry news, etc.
www.hhs.gov
US Department of Health &Human Services website. Contains information on policies and procedures, resource locators (Dr. and Health Care Facilities), diseases & conditions, aging, families & children, Drug & Food information, etc.
HIPAA ADMINISTRATION
B.A.S.I.C.
1 (800) 473-0455, Phoenix: (480) 513-7280
HIPAA instructional seminars and webinars
COBRA & HIPAA CONTACTS
Department of Insurance - Arizona
General (602) 912-8400
Direct Health Insurance (602) 912-8470 2910 N. 44th Street, Suite 210 Phoenix, AZ 85018 COBRA APPEALS & GRIEVANCES HIPAA
US Department of Labor
General (202) 693-8664
California (626) 229-1000 US Department of Labor: Pension & Welfare Benefits Administration Division of Technical Assistance & Inquiries Room N-5619 200 Constitution Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20210
Website: www.dol.gov/dol/pwba FREE, Cobra Guidelines Booklet 1 (800) 998-7542
QUIZZES Take all of the following quizzes to see if you are legally compliant and know the laws. The majority of employers will fail each quiz. Call HealthSource One 480-883-3309 for the answers and information on Third-Party Administrators to get you compliant and avoid penalties.
- COBRA
- HIPAA
- FMLA
- FSA
- HRA
- Human Resources
HEALTH INSURANCE LINKS
www.hmo-info.com Home website for HCCA (HealthCare Computer Corp. of America). They provide unique and advanced marketing & strategic products for the managed care industry. HCCA has newsletters and reports detailing out the financials of the HMO’s and other pertinent information.
MEDICAL DOCTORS
www.bomex.org
The website to find a medical doctor or physician assistant disciplinary history, educational background and office information. Targets the Arizona Medical Board.
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT REFERENCE SITES
Benefit Essentials
Benefits Essentials is a comprehensive resource and reference center, containing employee benefits, HR/employment, and personal financial planning information. It's a comprehensive, authoritative explanation of the laws, trends and developments, incorporating numerous resources, including forms, checklists, policies, and model documents.
SpencerNet
Employee Benefit Resource Guide
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