Breaking Down Census Data Further…

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Although a census data request from your actuary for an upcoming Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) valuation may seem straightforward at first glance, it is not always so clear-cut. It may be early February, but the valuation date is 6/30. What date should the census data be as of? Do you include part-time or seasonal employees? If someone is expected to …

Securely Sending Census Data/Information

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Cybersecurity and securely transmitting and storing sensitive information has come to the forefront of many businesses in recent years. There are many risks that come with exchanging data electronically, especially when it includes Protected Health Information (PHI).  Without using a secure website or providing such information securely/locked via email, the potential exists for sensitive information to fall into the wrong …

What is Protected Health Information (PHI)?

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Protected Health Information or PHI, is individually identifiable health information held or transmitted in any form or medium by HIPAA covered entities and business associates, subject to certain limited exceptions. PHI includes information, whether oral or recorded in any form or medium, that relates to the past, present or future physical, mental health, condition of an individual, the provisions of …

Maintaining Confidentiality and Privacy in the Business Office

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Everyone knows maintaining confidentiality and privacy in the business office is paramount and there are specific regulations such as HIPAA and FERPA, etc., that govern how to handle private information. Below is our recent article published in ASBO International’s April 2022 edition of School Business Affairs magazine, written by Linda Mont, CSRM, RHU (managing member here at KBC) and Lynn …

Upcoming Local Run/Walk Event – Delafield WI

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Key Benefit Concepts (KBC) enjoys being involved with our local community, helping to share details of upcoming events that are taking place around Waukesha County and the Wales community. Coming up on Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Delafield, WI (10 minutes from our corporate office in Wales, WI), is a Kiddos 1K, a 5K, 10K and half marathon event called …

There is still time to put money into your H.S.A. account for 2021

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If you and/or your family are covered by a health insurance plan that meets the IRS requirements of an H.S.A., there is still time to put up to $3,600 single; $7,200 family into that account and deduct the amount of the contribution from your 2021 taxes.  The IRS allows you to make contributions up to the income tax filing deadline …

Service with Care!

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In 2022, KBC is focused on providing service with care and a smile! Are there certain people in your work life where each call you make to them seems to go directly to voicemail, and then you’re stuck waiting for a call back?  This can be extremely frustrating, which is why there’s no need to worry about that with KBC.  …

Get the Scoop on Post-Employment Table Updates!

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GASB statements require an actuary to update the tables of your organization’s post-employment valuation in the year between valuations. Table updates are just that – updates to the tables provided in the prior year’s valuation.  That means a new valuation is not completed, but rather the tables illustrating obligations, etc. are updated to include in the organization’s financial reports for …

Are You Looking for a New Valuation in 2022? Let’s get Started!

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It’s 2022 and KBC is here to help you! If you are looking for a proposal for a post-employment valuation, you have come to the right place! When it comes time to obtain a post-employment valuation proposal, the process can sometimes become overwhelming. However, Key Benefit Concepts has a process that will help ease “the pain” of the process in …