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COMPLIANCE SERVICES FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

Our compliance advisors’ recommendations and calls to action are underpinned by their careful research of new and changing regulations. Their attention to detail results in enduring client relationships and peace of mind.

General Compliance Corporate Synergies’ in-house experts monitor and provide timely updates and support related to the ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, USERRA, Cafeteria Plans and Flexible Spending Accounts (Section 125/FSA), Medical Expense Programs (Section 105), Annual Reporting Requirements (Form 5500) and other requirements. Services include: Compliance Assessment In-depth review (or “mock audit”) of current plans, policies, procedures and filings using our proprietary 50+ question survey; analysis includes compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations Q Delivery of a complete findings report with recommendations, an action plan for remediation of all identified deficiencies and ongoing best practices

Fee requirement; SBC disclosure requirements and applicable deadlines and penalties Q Notice & Disclosure Requirements (review of past, present and future disclosures, and notices (including Form W-2 information reporting and ACA information reporting (under Code Sections 6055 and 6056) requirements and applicable deadlines and penalties) COBRA Q Full review of existing processes Q Development of customized communication documents and recommendations for administrative procedures and operational systems HIPAA Q Assessment, gap analysis and ongoing support Q Customized compliance plan Q Up-to-date HIPAA documentation Q Business associates agreements Q Training for privacy officers and PHI handlers is available to all clients and as a stand-alone service required under the ACA) Q Reporting requirements

Wellness Plans Q Analysis of compliance with HIPAA/ACA rules and

requirements; ADA, GINA and other EEOC rules and guidance Q Analysis of incentive program and applicable compliance deadlines and penalties eAlert Client Notificaiton Q Automatic notifications; requires no registration or subscription Q Delivered directly to your inbox Q Relevant to your benefit plans and nothing more Q Explaining strategies for compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations ERISA Reporting and Filing Q Timely preparation of signature- ready Form 5500(s), Schedules (A and C) and Summary Annual Reports (SARs); Form 5500 services (also available as a stand-alone service) Q Wrap document preparation for each segment of the health and welfare benefit plan (medical, dental, vision, disability, etc.) to be kept on file Q Preparation of summary plan description (SPD) for distribution to participants

Requirements reviewed include:

Affordable Care Act (ACA) Q Confirm plan’s compliance with applicable ACA provisions such as MLR rebate requirements; HRA integration requirements; PCOR Fee requirement; Insurers’

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