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COBRA Qualifying Event Quandary

COBRA Qualifying Event Quandary

Medcom took some time this week to ask these five individuals the following question:

What is a COBRA Qualifying Event?

This is the picture of their answer…

That isn’t true, we didn’t ask the above stock photo individuals about COBRA qualifying events, but if we had it is very likely this would have been their answer.  In order to clear up any confusion, we would like to dig a bit deeper into COBRA: what does it mean, why do we have it, when and...

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Excuse me, what is a 226J Letter?

Excuse me, what is a 226J Letter?

Think back to when you were in college.  Did you have that one class that didn't seem important?  Maybe it was a requirement for first-year students. Perhaps it was a general education course that just couldn't hold your interest.  Yet, when you turned in the final exam, you had a feeling your lack of effort and interest would come back to haunt you.  Then, your grade posted, and it haunted your GPA for the next four years!

Meet the 226J letter from the IRS.  It is the threat that has...

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All About COBRA and Premium Billing Services

All About COBRA and Premium Billing Services

Medcom Benefit Solutions began offering COBRA Billing Administration in 2000.  Since that time, we added Retiree Billing and Direct Billing, completing our Premium Billing Services department.

Our COBRA, Retiree and Direct Billing Administration offers a fully-integrated and easy to use platform.  Our team of experienced and responsive professionals provides in-depth knowledge of federal COBRA requirements as well as regulatory compliance.

As part of our Premium Billing Services turnkey solution, we:

Provide premium payment coupons

Receive and track payments

Offer multiple payment options including credit and debit cards

Deliver...

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All About Consumer Driven Health Plans

All About Consumer Driven Health Plans

Medcom Benefits Solutions’ Consumer Driven Health Plans Division was established in 2000 with the introduction of the debit card technology. Our Fringe department specializes in consumer-driven product administration with over 45,000 participants on our current platform. We offer professional administration with a variety of plan designs and programs.

Our CDHP Solutions  

Expert Administration in:

         Health Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

         Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

         Complex HRA plan design capabilities

         Health...

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