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

  • ACA’s Annual PCORI Fee Filing – Due by July 31

    July 11, 2024 | By Paul Roberts, REBC, Sr. Director of Education & Market Development

    California & Nevada

    Health plans must again file the annual PCORI Fee, due 7/31.24. But there's good news for employers with fully insured plans — there's almost nothing to do! Paul Roberts’ latest column covers everything you need to know about who files, the details of PCORI fees, and exceptions for certain plans.

  • HSA Comprehensive Guide

    August 1, 2024 | By Paul Roberts, REBC, Sr. Director of Education & Market Development

    California & Nevada

    Discover the essentials of HSAs. Enhance your understanding of HSA compliance, HDHPs, and key rules to better serve your clients. This overview revisits fundamental mechanics and principles of HSAs, ensuring you stay informed and effective in advising clients on maximizing their HSA benefits.

  • Understanding ACA Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Rebate Requirements and Employer Options

    September 20, 2024 | By Paul Roberts, REBC, Sr. Director, Education and Market Development

    California & Nevada

    This new column explains the ACA’s MLR requirements for fully insured plans and the rebate distributions due by Sep. 30, 2024. Learn about employer options for handling rebates, tax implications, best practices, and access a resource with carrier details on MLR targets and potential 2024 rebates.

  • Annual Employer Reporting Requirements and Upcoming Changes: Medicare Part D Notices Explained

    September 25, 2024 | By Paul Roberts, REBC, Sr. Director of Education & Market Development

    California & Nevada

    Employers offering Rx drug coverage must distribute Medicare Part D notices to Medicare-eligible employees and dependents by October 14th. Paul Roberts explains essential reporting duties, key compliance details, and how the IRA changes to Medicare Part D plans could affect employer drug plans.

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