The Miller Group

Q: I’ve read that the ACA's individual mandate (requiring most employees to maintain health insurance or pay a tax penalty) no longer applies. If that’s the case, why is ACA reporting still required? It seems like, at the very least, employees would no longer need to receive the 1095-B, the sole purpose of which is for them to demonstrate that they had coverage. A: See Director of Compliance Julie Athey's answer at https://bit.ly/32dK5F5

$10,000 small business grants will soon be available for businesses in Johnson County, Kansas. CARES grant applications can be submitted beginning Nov. 4 at https://bit.ly/34PJMCb. We wish all small businesses in the area well as we face the extraordinary challenges of 2020 together. #millercares #community #kansascity #ShopLocal

It was a scary good time at the KidsTLC Trunk or Treat - Pat Murphy and Dennis Kadel donned their best costumes to help pass out candy. They then celebrated 10 years of partnership, presenting CEO Dr. Erin Dugan with a special gift. Thank you to Dr. Dugan and KidsTLC! Happy Halloween everyone! #millercares #celebration #trustedpartners

What are people analytics? How does it impact recruiting or employee engagement? HR leaders can sign up for our November 4 webinar to learn about this #HumanResources trend. https://bit.ly/31Kmiwk

Would you like to get reimbursed for the necessities you use at home while working remotely? What about protection from after-work emails? Europe has some unique ideas. https://reut.rs/3mcUuIZ #covid #WorkFromHome

Sign up your family for the Kids With Courage Foundation's Superhero Fun Run on Nov. 7. We're proud to be a sponsor!

It's more important than ever to support local companies through your personal and business purchases. CEO Sean Miller has 5 ways local purchases help your family have a vibrant community. https://bit.ly/31t3phn #BuyLocal #KansasCity #millercares

Q: I’ve heard a lot about opioid addiction and abuse in the news. Is this really something I should be concerned about with my own employees? How does it impact me as an employer?...See Director of Safety Aaron Paris's answer at https://bit.ly/3kcjkIp

Nervous over the thought of having to share bad news with your employees? Gabrielle Marmon and Amanda Fischer-Penner have 5 key principles to help you maintain employee trust and understanding. https://bit.ly/3lM4icr #communication #openenrollment

Confused by health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts and other account-based options for your staff? This Oct. 14 webinar will provide a helpful overview and also discuss rules around high deductible plans. https://bit.ly/34Dhutm

Q: Several employees (including some executives) have asked if they can elect to pay their health and dental premiums on an after-tax basis. It never crossed my mind that anyone would prefer to pay after taxes and forgo the tax savings they would otherwise get. What types of issues or concerns should we consider before deciding whether to offer the post-tax option? A: See Julie Athey's answer at https://bit.ly/33IyQWu

We've had several requests for the recording of our recent medical marijuana webinar. We're happy to say that the recording is now available! Listen to our panel discuss testing methods, proper documentation, and more. https://bit.ly/3lt5npL

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