Helpful O.C.A Links
Bill Maher Youtube
Take on Healthcare
Videos/animations
FSAs (Flex Your Paycheck)
Insurance Companies
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aetna
Oxford
Amerihealth
Independence Blue Cross
MVP
Emblem
Associations
Employee Benefits Institute of America LLC (EBIA)
Provider of publications and seminars on Cafeteria Plans, 401(k) Plans, Federal Cobra, HIPAA and ERISA.
Employers Council on Flexible Compensation (ECFC)
The ECFC lobbies Congress to enable innovative employers to provide cutting-edge benefits and compensation...and a boost to the bottom line.
National Association of Health Underwriters
NAHU is a not-for-profit trade organization who represents licensed health insurance agents, brokers, consultants and benefit professionals who serve the health insurance needs of employers and individuals seeking health insurance coverage.
New Jersey Association of Health Underwriters
NJAHU represents licensed health insurance agents, brokers, consultants and benefit professionals who serve the health insurance needs of employers and individuals seeking health insurance coverage.
Benefits Information
BenefitsLink
Excellent source for employee benefits information and tools.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Employee Benefits Survey
Employee Benefit Research Institute
Committed exclusively to data dissemination, policy research and education on economic security and employee benefits.
ERISA Filing Acceptance System (EFAST)
Information for Qualified Form 5500 preparers.
HSAfinder.com
An independent Health Savings Account source containing HSA information, news, insurance quotes, solutions, custodial accounts, and rates for individuals and companies.
National Committee for Quality Assurance
Reports on the nation's Managed Care Organizations.
RAND: Health Compare: U.S. Health Care Today
What is the current state of the U.S. health system? What will happen if nothing is done to change health policy? Click on the links below for facts and figures about the health system today.
The Claim Line
Provides a forum for insurance information exchange.
Publications
Benefit Selling
The authority for brokers and agents selling core, voluntary and retirement products.
Consumer-Directed Health Care Solutions
CDHC Solutions is the leading business magazine focused exclusively on innovative health and benefits management reaching mid- to large-size employers, TPAs, Health Plans and Benefit Consultants nationwide. Visit their website and become a free member to start connecting with peers and solution providers or to learn about effective consumer-directed health care solutions for your employees.
Employee Benefit Adviser
Keeping benefits advisers and consultants on top of the trends.
Employee Benefit News
On-line edition of leading business publication on healthcare, retirement planning, compensation and other employee benefits.
Health Insurance Underwriter Magazine
The official publication of the National Association of Health Underwriters. HIU magazine covers technology, legislation and product news-everything that affects how health insurance professionals do business. It is published 12 times a year with a circulation of at least 30,000 copies per month.
HRO Today
Where business leaders make HR decisions.
Workforce Online
On-line magazine providing information for all areas of HR Management
Rules and Regulations
Change of Status.com
A site designed to help simplify the process and minimize the confusion involved in an employee's change of status event as it pertains to their various healthcare benefit plans.
Employee Benefits Regulations
Quick reference guide to Employee Benefit Regulations with regard to Tax, ERISA, and others.
Employee Retirement Income Security Program (ERISA)
Quick reference guide to United States Code
Internal Revenue Code
Quick reference guide to Internal Revenue Code Sections affecting Employee Benefit Plans
U. S. Government
Bureau of Labor Statistics
General Information
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is a Federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Programs for which CMS is responsible include Medicare, Medicaid, State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), HIPAA, and CLIA.
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
Congress Today
Tells you who your Congress members are, how to get in touch with them, what they are discussing and how they voted.
Decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court
Maintained by the Legal Information Institute, this site follows Supreme Court cases from the point where they first appear in the regular order lists issued by the court. This includes information on cert. grants and denials, amici, and on cases the court agrees to hear, ultimately, a summary of the question or questions presented.
Department of Labor (DOL)
The U.S. Department of Labor is charged with preparing the American workforce for new and better jobs, and ensuring the adequacy of America's workplaces
Department of Veteran Affairs (VA)
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Web site is a worldwide resource that provides information on VA programs, veterans benefits, VA facilities worldwide, and VA medical automation software.
Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA)
Provides information on pensions, health plans and other employee benefits.