Wellness and PPACA Compliance

The Affordable Care Act kicks into full gear on January first and with it comes new rules with how company wellness programs are regulated. Wellness plan administrators across the nation are checking to make sure all the i’s are dotted and the t’s are crossed. Judith Wethall, Littler employee benefits attorney, will share with us the compliance issues surrounding such things as HIPAA non-discrimination, ERISA rules, safe harbor language, reasonable alternatives, incentives and why tobacco usage is treated differently. And even though the Employer Mandate has been delayed until 2015, it’s time to start reviewing your plans now. We'll also take a look at how the ACA interacts with other laws, such as the ADA, ADEA and GINA.