INSURANCE COMPLIANCE services 

We are committed to making complicated issues seem simple — for you and your customers. We’ll help you navigate the uncertainty of regulations affecting you, your clients, and their employees.
 

The Help You Need Is All Right Here

We’re here to assist with compliance-related matters, employer reporting, and complex regulations. We make complicated issues seem simple, with valuable resources and answers to your specific questions. We’ll help you navigate the uncertainty of state and federal laws affecting you, your clients, and their employees

WBCOMPLIANCE WIKI

Our new resource gives you and your clients a place to easily – and quickly – look up compliance-related topics to get the answers you need. You won’t have to wade through PDFs or web pages. The search feature gives you the ability to find exactly what you’re looking for in seconds.

WBCompliance Team

Our in-house Compliance team is staffed by experts who are here to simplify your life. Exclusive to our General Agency, they’re on call to answer any of your Compliance questions. 

ACA Guidance

Whether you have a client-specific, scenario-based Affordable Care Act (ACA) or Department of Labor (DOL) inquiry, you can count on us to deliver the answers, resources, and support you and your clients want.

  • ERISA

    We can simplify your clients’ administration, ensure their program can pass the ERISA coverage test, and protect benefits with a Wrap Plan bundling health and welfare.

  • Premium Only Plan (POP)

    A POP offers savings to clients and employees, because of reduced payroll taxes and the ability to deduct insurance premiums or HSA contributions on a pre-tax basis.

  • COBRA

    Employer compliance with COBRA is mandatory and non-compliance fees can be substantial. We offer your eligible groups free COBRA administration, helping them save money and avoid fines.

  • ACA IRS Reporting

    Help your clients with annual IRS reporting and related services like mandated employer letters, ERISA Wrap documents, Form 5500 preparation and filing, and more.

  • ACA Calculators

    We have calculators designed to help you determine whether your clients are subject to ACA “play or pay” mandates, forecast potential penalties, and more.

Compliance content from our newsroom

  • Compliance with the CAA’s Gag Clause Prohibition

    October 2, 2023 | By Paul Roberts, REBC, Sr. Director of Education & Market Development

    California & Nevada

    The Gag Clause Compliance Attestation Form that is part the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) is due on 12/31/2023 (and annually thereafter). Find out what’s required of health plans, administrators, self-funded groups, and others to ensure compliance.

  • California Governor Signs New Bill Regarding Single Payer into Law

    November 2, 2023 | By Paul Roberts, REBC, Sr. Director of Education & Market Development

    California

    California’s consideration of a move toward “Single Payer health care” is going to be in part under SB 770, which was signed into law by Governor Newsom in October 2023. Find out what’s scheduled to happen in coming months.

  • Small Group Annual Special Open Enrollment Window: Nov. 15 – Dec. 15

    November 2, 2023 | By Paul Roberts

    California & Nevada

    The ACA permits Small Groups to enroll for coverage effective 1/1 annually, without having to meet standard employer contribution and/or employee participation requirements. The Special Open Enrollment Window is 11/15-12/15.

  • Annual Employee Benefits Compliance Responsibilities on January 1st

    December 1, 2023 | By Paul Roberts, REBC, Sr. Director of Education & Market Development

    California & Nevada

    As we approach the new year, employers with group health plans must be prepared to meet their annual compliance obligations on January 1st. This column provides essential information to ensure compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), ACA IRS reporting requirements, and COBRA coverage rules.

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