DataPath Newsletters
September 2012 Newsletter, Volume XI, Issue 9
Date Published: Thursday, September 27, 2012
- DataPath User Conference This Week!
- IRS Clarifies Full-Time Employee Status for Purposes of Shared Responsibility Provision
- Enhancements to Online Claim Entry
- PPACA Guidance on 90-Day Waiting Period for Group Health Plans
- Medicare Part D Notice Distribution Deadline is Oct. 15
August 2012 Newsletter, Volume XI, Issue 8
Date Published: Tuesday, September 4, 2012
- Important Information Regarding the PPACA Summary of Benefits and Coverage Requirement
- Agencies Issue FAQs to Address PPACA Provisions
- Women's Preventive Services Covered Under PPACA as of Aug. 1
- New PathWays Newsletter Available
- Register Now for the DataPath User Conference
- DataPath Offices Closed on Labor Day
July 2012 Newsletter, Volume XI, Issue 7
Date Published: Monday, July 30, 2012
- Updated Minimum System Requirements for DataPath Software
- DataPath Software Manuals Updated on inTouch
- Register Now for the DataPath User Conference
June 2012 Newsletter, Volume XI, Issue 6
Date Published: Monday, June 25, 2012
- Save the Date: DataPath User Conference 2012
- New Guidance on $2,500 FSA Limit for 2013
- House Approves Legislation to Change FSA "Use It or Lose It" Rule
- Mobile myRSC™ Available Now!
May 2012 Newsletter, Volume XI, Issue 5
Date Published: Tuesday, May 29, 2012
- Save the Date: DataPath User Conference 2012
- 2013 Health Savings Account Limits Released
- Additional PPACA FAQs Clarify Summary of Benefits and Coverage Provision
- Online Claim Entry Enhancement to the DataPath ClaimFax Service
April 2012 Newsletter, Volume XI, Issue 4
Date Published: Monday, May 14, 2012
- DataPath Connections In Session
- IRS Addresses Comparative Effectiveness Research Fee under PPACA
- Proposed Regulations Would Require Health Plans to Obtain a Unique Health Plan Identifier
- DataPath Names Greg Licata Vice President of Healthcare Product Development
March 2012 Newsletter, Volume XI, Issue 3
Date Published: Thursday, March 29, 2012
- Health Care Reform at the Supreme Court
- Agencies Issue FAQs to Address PPACA Provisions
- Senate Passes Transportation Bill to Support Commuter Benefits
- Register Now for Connections 2012 in San Antonio
February 2012 Newsletter Volume XI, Issue 2
Date Published: Monday, March 19, 2012
- Register Now for Connections 2012 April 30 - May 2 in San Antonio
- DataPath 5500 Certified and Ready for Filing
- Final Guidance Issued for Summary of Benefits Coverage Disclosure
January 2012 Newsletter Volume XI, Issue 1
Date Published: Friday, January 13, 2012
- Updated Publications for 2012
- New Guidance on Group Health Insurance Coverage Informational Reporting
- Updated TPA Forms Available on inTouch
- DataPath Connections Set for April 30 - May 2 in San Antonio
- DataPath Training Seminar Schedule
December 2011 Newsletter, Volume X, Issue 12
Date Published: Thursday, December 22, 2011
- HHS to Give States More Flexibility to Implement Health Reform
- Standard Mileage Rates for 2012
- Mass Transit Limits Decrease Beginning Jan. 1, 2012
- Supreme Court Schedules PPACA Arguments
- DataPath Holiday Processing Schedule
November 2011 Volume X, Issue 11
Date Published: Tuesday, November 29, 2011
- Supreme Court to Decide the Fate of Health Care Reform
- Delayed Implementation of Summary of Benefits and Coverage
- Health Care Reform FAQs Issued
- myRSC Login Demo
- New PathWays Newsletter Available
October 2011 Newsletter, Volume X, Issue 10
Date Published: Thursday, October 27, 2011
- Obama Administration Drops Part of PPACA
- Cost of Living Adjustments Released
- HRA Reporting Requirement Changes
- DataPath Software Update for Version 6.0.900 Available
- John Robbins, Jr. on Health Care Panel for State Employer Summit
- DataPath Family Races for a Cure
September 2011 Newsletter, Volume X, Issue 9
Date Published: Thursday, September 29, 2011
- IRS Proposes Affordability Safe Harbor to Benefit Employers
- Approaching Filing Deadlines for the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit
- Medicare Part D Notice Distribution Now Prior to Oct. 15
- 2011 User Conference: A Great Success
- New PathWays Newsletter Available
August 2011 Newsletter, Volume X, Issue 8
Date Published: Wednesday, August 31, 2011
- New Regulation Requires Health Plan Option Summary in 2012
- The End of the COBRA Subsidy
- ECFC Holds 24th Administrator's Symposium
- Benefits of HSAs Apparent as Account Numbers and Balances Increase
- Register Now: 2011 DataPath User Conference
July 2011 Volume X, Issue 7
Date Published: Friday, July 29, 2011
- HHS Issues Proposed Guidance on State Insurance Exchanges
- New Industry Auditing Standards
- Bills Seek Repeal of OTC Exclusion and End to FSA "Use or Lose" Clause
- Save the Date: DataPath User Conference 2011
June 2011 Volume X, Issue 6
Date Published: Wednesday, June 29, 2011
- Health Savings Account Enrollment Continues to Grow
- Standard Mileage Rate Increases
- Save the Date: DataPath User Conference 2011
- A Tribute to John J. Robbins, Sr. in CDHC Solutions
- Online COBRA Payment Service Now Available
May 2011 Volume X, Issue 5
Date Published: Tuesday, May 31, 2011
- Save the Date: DataPath University's Summer Session 2011
- 2012 HSA Contribution Limits Released
- Preparing for Form 5500 Filing
- DataPath Launches Mobile Website
April 2011 Volume X, Issue 4
Date Published: Wednesday, April 27, 2011
- Obama Signs Bill, Repeals 1099 Reporting
- IRS Delays Effective Date of W-2 Reporting
- Connections 2011 in Las Vegas Next Week!
- Health Care Reform FAQs Issued
March 2011 Newsletter, Volume X, Issue 3
Date Published: Wednesday, March 30, 2011
- Bill Introduced to End FSA "Use It or Lose It" Rule
- Enforcement Grace Period for Claims and Appeals Standards Delayed
- ECFC Holds Productive Meeting as Members Ascend Capitol Hill
- Register Now to Attend Connections 2011 in Las Vegas!
- Reforming Health Reform in the PathWays Newsletter
February 2011 Newsletter, Volume X, Issue 2
Date Published: Monday, February 28, 2011
- DataPath's Annual Connections 2011 Conference in Las Vegas
- Optimizing the mySourceCard Debit Card Auto-substantiation Functionality
- Winter PathWays Newsletter Now Available
- IRS Reclassifies Breast Pumps and Lactation Supplies as Medical Expenses
- House to Vote on 1099 Tax-Reporting Repeal
- Reintroduction of Patients' Freedom to Choose Act to Repeal OTC Exclusion and $2,500 FSA Cap
January 2011 Newsletter, Volume X, Issue 1
Date Published: Tuesday, January 25, 2011
- House Votes for Repeal of Health Law
- Updated Publications for 2011
- GINA II Final Regulations Implemented
- Guidance for Use of Debit Cards to Purchase Qualified OTC Items
- Spanish COBRA Documents
December 2010 Newsletter, Volume IX, Issue 12
Date Published: Wednesday, December 29, 2010
- Guidance for Use of Debit Cards to Purchase Qualified OTC Items
- IRS Releases New Medical Mileage
- DataPath Holiday Schedule
- Spanish COBRA Documents
- 2010 Forms for 5500 Reporting Now Available
November 2010 Newsletter, Volume IX, Issue 11
Date Published: Tuesday, November 23, 2010
- Revised Grandfathered Health Plan Regulations
- GINA Title II Final Regulations
- DataPath Offices will be Closed Nov. 25 and 26
October 2010 Newsletter, Volume IX, Issue 10
Date Published: Thursday, October 28, 2010
- W2 Group Health Plan Cost Reporting Delayed
- DataPath on the Run
- In-House Training Set for the Enhanced 105 System
- Fall PathWays Newsletter Now Available
September 2010 Newsletter, Volume IX, Issue 9
Date Published: Tuesday, September 28, 2010
- New Guidance on OTC Reimbursements
- Key Health Law Provisions in Effect Last Week
- Small Business Tax Credit Form
- Safe Harbor Created for Interim Procedures under PPACA
- New Plan Documents
August 2010 Newsletter, Volume IX, Issue 08
Date Published: Thursday, August 26, 2010
- Healthcare Reform and the Impact on OTC Medicine Reimbursements
- Interim Final Rule on Group Health Plan Claims, Appeals and External Review
- Qualified Transit and Parking Benefits Guidance
- No Extension for COBRA Subsidy
- DataPath University in Session
July 2010 Newsletter, Volume IX, Issue 07
Date Published: Friday, July 30, 2010
- Patients’ Freedom to Choose Act Introduced in House and Senate
- Final Reminder: The First Electronic 5500 Reports are Due July 31, 2010
- Important Information Regarding Testing for MSP Reporting
- It’s Not Too Late to Sign Up for the MSP Reporting Service
- Register for DataPath University’s Summer Session, August 25-27
- IRS Clarifies Mileage Rates
June 2010 Newsletter, Volume IX, Issue 06
Date Published: Tuesday, June 29, 2010
- DataPath University’s Summer Session Agenda Now Available
- DataPath will be closed Monday, July 5
- DataPath Now Offering MSP Reporting Service
- Grandfathered Plan Rules Clarified by IRS, DOL and HHS
- DOL Announces E-Signature Option for Filing Form 5500
- HHS Posts FAQs for Early Retiree Reinsurance Program
May 2010 Newsletter, Volume IX, Issue 05
Date Published: Friday, May 28, 2010
- What Employers Need to Know about Health Reform NOW
- A Closer Look at the Small Employer Tax Credit
- COBRA Extension Pending: Hold Certain Election Notices
- Save the Date: DataPath University’s Summer Session ‘10
- Syndicated Quarterly Newsletter is Coming Soon
- 2011 HSA Limits Remain at 2010 Level
April 2010 Newsletter, Volume IX, Issue 04
Date Published: Friday, April 30, 2010
- New DOL Webpage Seeks to Inform Employers and Employees about Health Reform Legislation
- COBRA Subsidy Eligibility Extended Again, until May 31, 2010
- FAQs Pertaining to Health Reform Effect on COBRA Now Available from the DOL
- Register NOW for MSP Reporting
- OTC Changes Mandated by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA)
- IRS Issues Guidance on New Small Employer Tax Credit
- IRS Releases Guidance on Expansion of Tax Exclusion for Adult Dependent Children
- New DOL Website Provides Form 5500 Enforcement Data
March 2010 Newsletter, Volume IX, Issue 03
Date Published: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
- Health Bill (H.R.3590) Passes
- OCR’s Website Now Shows Reported Unsecured Breaches of PHI Affecting 500 or More Individuals
- Expect HHS to Issue Additional Regulations for Implementing the HITECH Act
- New Guidance on HEART Act
- IRS Releases Updated Publication 463 to Use When Reporting Travel, Entertainment, Gift, and Car Expenses
February 2010 Newsletter, Volume IX, Issue 02
Date Published: Wednesday, February 24, 2010
- Register Now to Attend Connections '10 in St. Augustine, Florida
- President Obama Submits New Healthcare Proposal in Time for Bipartisan Health Summit
- Meeting Medicare Secondary Payer Reporting Requirements
- IRS Gives Guidance on Heart Act Changes
- Update on the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA)
- Forms 1099-SA and 5498-SA Released for HSA, Archer MSA, and Medicare Advantage MSA Trustees and Custodians
- IRS Sets 2010 Maximum Values for Cents-Per-Mile and Fleet-Average Methods of Valuing a Vehicle's Personal Use
- COBRA: Facts and Resources
January 2010 Newsletter, Volume IX, Issue 01
Date Published: Friday, January 8, 2010
- DataPath’s Annual Conference Connections ’10, World Golf Village, St. Augustine, Florida
- The Year That Was!
- Another Extension for the COBRA Subsidy
- Legislators Attempt to Reconcile Healthcare Reform Bills
- IRS Has Updated Publications for 2010
- HSAToday Clients: Time to Run Reports
- The Spirit of Christmas
- Have you Considered Attending the Benefits Selling Expo?
November 2009 Newsletter, Volume VIII, Issue 11
Date Published: Tuesday, November 24, 2009
- Senate Brings Health Insurance Reform Bill to the Floor
- Possible Extension of the ARRA COBRA Subsidy
- Remember to Gather MSP Reporting Information During Enrollment
- DOL has issued additional FAQs on Schedule C for 2009 Form 5500
- Enforcement of Identity Theft Red Flags Rule Delayed by FTC until June 2010
- FMLA Leaves Rights Expanded For Relatives of Veterans and Members of the Armed Forces
- Michelle’s Law and the Loophole
- Download and Place Video’s on Your Own Website
October 2009 Newsletter, Volume VIII, Issue 10
Date Published: Friday, October 30, 2009
- Trick or Treat? Congress Moves One Step Closer to Passing Health Care Reform
- Time for the 2010 Cost-of-Living Adjustments
- GINA Rules Released by the Federal Register
- IRS, Treasury and ABA Joint Committee Release “Informal” Views on COBRA and Income Calculation
- ADA Regulations/Guidance Released by EEOC on Disabilities, Major Life Activities, Impairments, and Other Issues.
- Look for MHPAEA Regulations by January 2010
September 2009 Newsletter, Volume VIII, Issue 9
Date Published: Wednesday, September 30, 2009
- Healthcare Reform Webinar Series
- Senate Finance Committee Releases Revised Health Reform Plan
- IRS Issues Final Regulations on Excise Tax Reporting and HSA Comparability
- IRS Adds New Webpage on COBRA Premium Subsidy
- FTC Published Final Rule on Health Information Breach Notification with a Quick Effective Date
- COBRA Subsidy Recipients Must Submit Notification of Other Coverage or Face Penalty
- The Benefits of Customer Appreciation
- Get Prepared for MSP Reporting
- System Maintenance: October 3rd
August 2009 Newsletter, Volume VIII, Issue 8
Date Published: Friday, August 21, 2009
- DataPath Prepares for Largest User's Conference Ever
- Healthcare Reform Webinar Series
- CDHPs Cover More Than HMOs According to UBA Study
- IRS Information Letter on Qualifications of Over-The-Counter Items as Medical Care Expenses
- Enforcement of Red Flag Rules Delayed Until November FTC Issues Related FAQs Addressing Employee Benefit Plans
- HSAs Subject to IRS Levy (Generally 10% Excise Tax on Nonmedical Distribution)
July 2009 Newsletter, Volume VIII, Issue 7
Date Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2009
- DataPath University: Summer Session 2009
- A Public Policy Monograph: Emerging Data on Consumer-Driven Health Plans
- Attitude Change Necessary for Successful Health Care Reform
- Are You Prepared? How Solid is Your Data Backup Plan?
- Kaiser Family Foundation Publishes Results of Health Tracking Poll
June 2009 Newsletter, Volume VIII, Issue 6
Date Published: Thursday, June 25, 2009
- Introducing the DataPath Voice Weekly Update
- House Democrats Present Healthcare Reform Bill
- Congratulations to John Robbins, Jr. for Making the 40 Under 40
- Making $ense of 21st Century Health Plans: A Fresh Look at Upfront Deductibles, FSAs, HRAs & HSAs
- President Announces Creation of Cyber Security Czar Position
- Want Latest Information on Status of HSAs/HDHPs in Today's Market? Read AHIP's January 2009 Annual Census Dated May 2009
- IRS Posts Additional Q&As on COBRA Subsidy
May 2009 Newsletter, Volume VIII, Issue 5
Date Published: Friday, May 29, 2009
- DataPath University: Summer Session 2009
- Easy Access to Training at DPU
- Immediate Action Required
- Department of Labor Posts Review of COBRA Subsidy Denials
- Obama and Groups Attempting to Save $2 Trillion on Healthcare
- IRS Releases New 2010 Limits for HSAs and HDHPs
- Indiana's Wellness Tax Credit
- HITECH Revisions to HIPAA
- Happy 25th Anniversary, Hatch-Waxman!
April 2009 Newsletter, Volume VIII, Issue 4
Date Published: Wednesday, April 29, 2009
- New Videos Added to DataPath University
- DataPath: Lobbying in your Interest
- Do the New COBRA Rules have You in a Mad Rush?
- Deloitte Center for Health Solutions Publishes 2009 Health Care Survey
- DataPath University: Summer Session 2009
- Credit Union HSA Holdings Have Doubled During the Last Year
- Tax Breaks for Employers Offering Wellness
March 2009 Newsletter, Volume VIII, Issue 3
Date Published: Tuesday, March 31, 2009
- DataPath Summer Sessions 09
- 25th Anniversary Video
- DataPath Webinars
- DHHS releases new HIPAA FAQ
- DataPath´s myPathSM Wellness Website is Now Live
- The Growing Dilemma: Healthcare Spending and the Recession
- DataPath University: More Training Coming Soon
February 2009 Newsletter, Volume VIII, Issue 2
Date Published: Friday, February 27, 2009
- Summit ´09
- IRS Releases 2009 Reporting Forms and Instruction for HSA, ARCHER MSA, and Medicare Advantage MSA Trustees and Custodians
- My Wellchoice+ Partners with WellQuest
- Physician Support Crucial for the Success of CDHPs
- S-CHIP - Spending Increases, the Stimulus, and Increase in Public Healthcare Spending
January 2009 Newsletter, Volume VIII, Issue 01
Date Published: Thursday, January 29, 2009
- Come Join Us at Our DataPath Summit Conference February 18-20, 2009
- Special Gift For Conference Attendees
- Stimulus Bill Includes COBRA Expansion
- Mandatory Reporting Rules Effective January 1, 2009
- Proposed FMLA Regulations Become Effective JANUARY 16, 2009
- It´s That Time IRS Is Issuing Updated Publication and Forms
December 2008 Newsletter, Volume VII, Issue 12
Date Published: Tuesday, December 23, 2008
- 2008: Record Year for Regulatory Changes
- "All I Want for Christmas is a Shiny New Bike"
- 2009 Limits Reminder
- Average Deductibles Increase Sharply as American Economy Flags
- HSAs or IRAs?
- IRS Reduces Medical Transportation Reimbursable Mileage Rates
- Aon Consulting Worldwide: Nearly Half of Employer Surveyed Offer CDH Plans
November 2008 Newsletter, Volume VII, Issue 11
Date Published: Monday, December 1, 2008
- The Election is Over! What Happens Now?
- DataPath Summit '09
- DPES and Changes in the DataPath Team
- IRS Publishes Revisions for 2009 Tax Year
- The IRS 90% Rule for Pharmacies
October 2008 Newsletter, Volume VII, Issue 10
Date Published: Wednesday, October 22, 2008
- Demand for Wellness Plans Continues to Grow
- Summer Session Attendees' Testimonials
- Alliance Benefit Group of Illinois Achieves ASPPA Certification
- Treasury Department Announces New SBA Website
- HSAs Nearly $4 Billion Total Assets
- 20 Get 10 for 2!
September 2008 Newsletter, Volume VII, Issue 09
Date Published: Tuesday, September 23, 2008
- Congratulations to our own Ben Robbins
- DataPath University's First Ever Summer Session Is a Success
- The Consumer Driven Health Movement Continues to Grow
- IRS Pushes Transit Technology Deadline Again
August 2008 Newsletter, Volume VII, Issue 08
Date Published: Wednesday, August 27, 2008
- DataPath reveals DataPath Exchange to ECFC
- DataPath: a New Look
- DataPath Partner Selected as new NAHU President
- San Francisco Mandates Commuter Benefits
July 2008 Newsletter, Volume VII, Issue 07
Date Published: Friday, August 1, 2008
- DataPath to Host "Summer Session" for Advanced Systems Training
- CDHC Solutions Magazine Taps John Robbins, Sr. for upcoming "Ask the Expert" Column
- Recent Study Highlights Growth in Health and Wellness Incentives Programs
- RelayHealth Pilot Program
June 2008 Newsletter, Volume VII, Issue 06
Date Published: Friday, June 27, 2008
- DataPath Featured in the Wall Street Journal
- DataPath Hosts Pre-launch Users Meeting for the NewmySourceCard®
- HEART Act signed into law
- Revised Mileage Rates
- Treasury Releases "Grab Bag" of FAQs Related to Health Savings Accounts
May 2008 Newsletter, Volume VII, Issue 05
Date Published: Tuesday, June 3, 2008
- A Message from John Robbins, Sr.
- Workflow Analysis and Market Strategies of the DataPath and RelayHealth Connection
- "Connections '08" Rundown
- DataPath Announces Partnership with RelayHealth
- The IRS has issued 2009 Index Amounts for Health Savings Accounts
- AHIP Center for Policy and Research: 6.1 Million HDHPs as of 2008
April 2008 Newsletter, Volume VII, Issue 04
Date Published: Tuesday, April 29, 2008
- A Letter from John Robbins, Sr.
- Connections 08 Updates and Speaker Spotlights
- Bringing Wellness to the Forefront
- Tier 4 Co-pays Creating Hardships for Individuals on Co-Pay Plans
- DataPath Events - April Conference Calendar
March 2008 Newsletter, Volume VII, Issue 03
Date Published: Monday, March 31, 2008
- Connections 08 Speaker Spotlight: Joe Maddox of SAS 70 CPA, Kirsten Trusko of Bearing Point
- DataPath Announces User Conference
- American Association of Preferred Provider Organizations Publish 2008 Study of Consumer-Directed Health Plans
- IRS updates Publication 969
- Susan Luskin Receives Stanley Greenspun Memorial Award
- Bringing the New to You through DPU!
February 2008 Newsletter, Volume VII, Issue 02
Date Published: Thursday, February 28, 2008
- Connections '08 in San Antonio
- DataPath Outlook Featured in CDHC Solutions
- Election 2008 and Consumer Driver Health: No Need to Panic
- DataPath Connections '08: Spotlight on a Speaker! Scott Leavitt
January 2008 Newsletter, Volume VII, Issue 01
Date Published: Friday, February 1, 2008
- DataPath Employees are Hooked on Their Health!
- Preventative Care and Preventative Drug Treatment
- Efficiencies for the New Year II OMS/Fulfillment
- Connections 08
- A New Look on inTouchSM
December 2007 Newsletter, Volume VI, Issue 12
Date Published: Thursday, January 31, 2008
- Merry Christmas from the DataPath Family
- DataPath Interactive Voice Response (IVR) System
- IIAS
- Connections 2008
- 2008 Limits
November 2007 Newsletter, Volume VI, Issue 11
Date Published: Tuesday, December 4, 2007
- Choosing an HSA Platform
- The Suite Just Got Sweeter!
- Even More for You on DPU!
- IRS Releases New Medical Mileage
- COBRA Efficiencies for the New Plan Year
October 2007 Newsletter, Volume VI, Issue 10
Date Published: Monday, October 29, 2007
- DataPath UniversitySM Goes Live
- DataPath Plan Documents to Remain Unchanged For 2008 Plan Year
- Open Enrollment Season has Begun
- Why COBRA?
- Updated 132 limits for 2008
- HIPAA and Personal Health Records (PHRs)
September 2007 Newsletter, Volume VI, Issue 9
Date Published: Tuesday, September 25, 2007
- Importance of Employee Communications
- Inventory Information Approval System (IIAS)
- Improved Debit Card Feature Coming Soon
- inTouchSM - DataPath Client Portal
- HIPAA and Personal Health Records (PHRs)
- Featured Employee: Lou Bearden
August 2007 Newsletter, Volume VI, Issue 8
Date Published: Friday, August 31, 2007
- Operation Management System and Fax Service Review
- SoundBytes from DataPath
- SAS 70 Audit Why you should have one
- Payment Card Trends
- Are You Doing COBRA Administration?
- ECFC 20th Annual Administrators' Symposium Reno Nevada 2007
- Spotlight-Featured Employee: Adam Rockers
July 2007 Newsletter, Volume VI, Issue 7
Date Published: Tuesday, July 31, 2007
- The DataPath Voice
- DataPath Connections 2007
- SoundBytes - Coming Soon to You
June 2007 Newsletter, Volume VI, Issue 6
Date Published: Thursday, June 28, 2007
- Connections '07 Speaker Spotlight: Sharon Alt
- Federal Minimum Wage Increased
- HSA Proposed Regulations
- DataPath at a Glance: Recent and Upcoming Events
- DataPath's Featured Employee: Mark Gimelfarb
May 2007 Newsletter, Volume VI, Issue 5
Date Published: Thursday, May 24, 2007
- Connections '07 Speaker Spotlight: Mark Lam
- Update: New 2008 HSA Limits
- Best Practices: Massachusetts Health Care Reform Act
- Tips and Techniques: Self-Insured Health Plans for Partnerships and S Corporations
- DataPath at a Glance: Recent and Upcoming Events
- State Coverage Initiatives
- DataPath's Featured Employee: Bryan Hinsen
April 2007 Newsletter, Volume VI, Issue 4
Date Published: Friday, April 27, 2007
- Connections '07 Speaker Spotlight: BearingPoint
- Product Spotlight: inTouch Online Support Query
- Best Practices: DataPath Fax Services
- DataPath at a Glance: Recent and Upcoming Events
- DataPath's Featured Employee: Alex Kimball
March 2007 Newsletter, Volume VI, Issue 3
Date Published: Thursday, March 22, 2007
- DataPath at Business of the Year Awards Dinner
- Product Spotlight: OMS, Fulfillment, Fax Service, IVR
- DataPath at a Glance: Recent and Upcoming Events
- DataPath's Featured Employee: Todd Eason
February 2007 Newsletter, Volume VI, Issue 2
Date Published: Monday, February 26, 2007
- DataPath, Making Connections
- Connections '07 Around the Corner
- New IRS Guidance on FSAs
- Making CDH Work for You
- Making HSAs Work for You
- US Senate Passes Minimum Wage Bill
- DataPath's Featured Employee: Stephanie Richardson
January 2007 Newsletter, Volume VI, Issue 1
Date Published: Wednesday, February 7, 2007
- Changes at DataPath
- Good-bye, Jason!
- DataPath, Inc. at Prepaid Media's CDHC Expo and Prepaid Card Expo
- Sharon Alt on The Benefit Buzz
- Increased Minimum Wage: What will this mean?
- My Time at DataPath: a Retrospective
- DataPath's Featured Employee: Greg Donaldson
December 2006 Newsletter, Volume V, Issue 10
Date Published: Friday, January 5, 2007
- DataPath, Inc. selected as a Finalist for Arkansas Business of the Year Awards.
- Is a Credit Card the Answer to HSA Reimbursement Questions?
- Four States' Tax Laws Differ from Federal HSA Rules
- Final HIPAA Nondiscrimination and Wellness Program Regulations
- The IRS Giveth and the IRS Taketh Away (part 1)
- The IRS Giveth and the IRS Taketh Away (part 2)
- DataPath's Featured Employee: Roxanne Dorris
November 2006 Newsletter, Volume V, Issue 9
Date Published: Friday, December 22, 2006
- The November Election and the Future of HSA
- New TRICARE Rule
- Cafeteria Plan Documents
- Electronic Payment Card for Transit Expenses
- The IRS Finalizes Rules on Electronic Notices and Elections for Benefit Plans
- The 2007 Adjustments Are In
- CDHC Expo 2007
- DataPath Operations Management System
- Online Debit Card Enrollment
- DataPath's Featured Employee: Charles Richardson
October 2006 Newsletter, Volume V, Issue 8
Date Published: Friday, November 3, 2006
- HIPAA EDI and Consumer Driven Health Care
- The Latest and Greatest
- Electronic Payment Cards
- Checks and Balances
- DataPath Around the Nation
- Field Assistance Bulletin
- DataPath's Featured Employee: Amanda Farley
August/September 2006 Newsletter, Volume V, Issue 7
Date Published: Thursday, October 19, 2006
- DataPath CEO's Article on FSA Grace Periods in Benefit News
- DataPath at Recent Events Around the Nation
- DataPath's Connections '06 a Huge Success
- Major Updates to DPI Products
- DataPath's Featured Employee: Chris Rasmussen
July 2006 Newsletter, Volume V, Issue 6
Date Published: Friday, August 4, 2006
- Final Regulations on Employer HSA Contributions
- Updated Guidance Increases Card Convenience
- Understanding a SAS 70 Audit Part 2
- Plans Must Begin Filing Form 5500 Electronically in 2008
- 2½ Month Grace Period
- DataPath's Featured Employee: Lena Himmelstein
June 2006 Newsletter, Volume V, Issue 5
Date Published: Wednesday, June 28, 2006
- System Credits Awarded for Attending Connections '06
- HIPAA Awareness Training Objectives and Agenda
- Increase Your Card Participation Rates and Add Value for Your Clients
- Understanding a SAS 70 Audit - Part 1
- IRS Issues Proposed Regulations Clarifying Dependent Care Expense Reimbursement
- New Policy Initiatives Underscore Government Commitment to HSAs
- U.S. Government Accountability Office: Enrollment in CDHPs Growing
- DataPath's Featured Employee: Nicole Wagner
May 2006 Newsletter, Volume V, Issue 4
Date Published: Tuesday, May 23, 2006
- Join Us at Connections 2006: Multiple Tracks Designed to Benefit the Entire Staff
- HIPAA Awareness Class
- DataPath Software Approved for 2005 Forms 5500/5500-EZ
- What's New? (RSC and Transfer Client)
- 2½ Month Grace Period
- DataPath's Featured Employee: Clyde Butler
- Jo McCurry Cruises for a Cure
March 2006 Newsletter, Volume V, Issue 3
Date Published: Wednesday, April 5, 2006
- Announcing Connections 2006: DataPath's Annual Conference
- DataPath's 2006 Goals
- Use drugstore.com: Increase Your FSA Participation!
- Department of Treasury Revises Priority Guidance Plan
- Autologging capabilities
- IRS Form 8889: Clarification for HSAs
- DataPath's Featured Employee: Tina Smart
- Have you heard . . .
February 2006 Newsletter, Volume V, Issue 2
Date Published: Tuesday, February 28, 2006
- DataPath Announces: Fully-Automated, Electronic Substantiation of FSA-Eligible Items at Walgreens
- Another First-of-a-Kind: DataPath's Multi-Custodian Platform
- eDocAmerica: Excellent myRSC.com Resource!
- HSAs: Plan Service Providers ARE Needed!
January 2006 Newsletter, Volume V, Issue 1
Date Published: Tuesday, February 7, 2006
- Message from John Robbins, Sr., DataPath President
- 2005: DataPath's Major Accomplishments
- DataPath Starts 2006 with a BANG! with myHSATodayTM Investment Options
- The "Unsung Heroes" of DataPath's Programming Staff
- Consumer Driven Health Care Administration
- DataPath Announces the DPI Help Center
- To answer your questions ...
December 2005 Newsletter, Volume IV, Issue 12
Date Published: Wednesday, February 1, 2006
- Benefit News, Haven't You Heard About HSAToday?
- Announcing:DPI-COBRA Online Services
- ECFC Comments on HSA Comparability Rules
- GCP Update Ready!
- Debit Card Enhancements
November 2005 Newsletter, Volume IV, Issue 11
Date Published: Wednesday, November 30, 2005
- DataPath 125 Update Released
- IRS Offers Settlement for §125 and §132 "Double-Dipping" Schemes
- IRS Releases 2006 Limits
- H.R.2830 Includes FSA $500 Rollover
- Hurricane Katrina Deadlines Extended
- For Your Information!
October 2005 Newsletter, Volume IV, Issue 10
Date Published: Wednesday, November 2, 2005
- DataPath Today
- 2006 Pension and Benefit Plan Limits
- Tax-Favored Treatment for Katrina Victims
- Additional Time Frame Extensions for Katrina Victims
- DOL: Informal Views on ERISA Issues
- EEOC Posts Q&As on ADA Association Provision
September 2005 Newsletter, Volume IV, Issue 9
Date Published: Tuesday, October 4, 2005
- The Conference was great! Hope you were there.
- DataPath Systems: New Features and Improvements
- Good News for Max105 Users
- IRS OKs Non-Elective HRA Roll-In of Unused Leave When Employee Retires
- U. S. Labor Dept. Gives 5500 Reporting Relief for Areas Hit by Hurricane Katrina
- DOL Extends Time Frames for Hurricane Katrina Victims
- IRS Relief for Hurricane Victims
- IRS Clarifies W-2 Reporting for DCAPs with 2 1/2 Month Grace Periods
August 2005 Newsletter, Volume IV, Issue 8
Date Published: Friday, September 2, 2005
- Tentative Agenda Set for Connections '05
- Advanced Workshops Added to Annual Conference Agenda
- DataPath President Authors Article for Journal of Payment Systems Law
- Survey of Employers' Plans for Implementing New Grace Period Regulations
- IRS Releases Regs on HSA Comparability
- IRS 2005-2006 Business Plan Released
- IRS Representatives Report at ECFC Conference
July 2005 Newsletter, Volume IV, Issue 7
Date Published: Monday, August 8, 2005
- Register Today for Connections '05
- DataPath Develops Robust Solution for New § 125 FSA Grace Period
- Results of Survey on Notice 2005-42
- Quality Assurance: A Look Behind the Scenes
- DOL Releases Advance Form 5500 for Plan Year 2005
- House of Representatives Passes AHP Legislation
June 2005 Newsletter, Volume IV, Issue 6
Date Published: Thursday, July 7, 2005
- HSAToday(tm) Releases Revolutionary Claims VaultSM Technology
- Administrative Challenges in Implementing § 125 FSA Grace Period
- DataPath Staff Busy Updating DPI-125 to Include § 125 FSA Grace Period
- Have Fun at DataPath's 2005 Annual Conference!
- myRSC: Export Ability Added to Employer Payment History Screen!
- President Bush's Remarks on Health Care (June 8, 2005)
May 2005 Newsletter, Volume IV, Issue 5
Date Published: Friday, June 3, 2005
- IRS Eases the "Use it or Lose It" Rule
- DataPath Announces Plan for 2005 Annual Conference
- Health Care Costs: Growth Rate is Slowing!
- HR 1872: Health Coverage for the Uninsured
- Differentiate Yourself in the HSA Market
- The DataPath Family is Growing!
April 2005 Newsletter, Volume IV, Issue 4
Date Published: Monday, April 25, 2005
- DataPath COBRA:Latest Update, V. 4.1.040
- Revenue Ruling 2005-25 Clarifies Non-HDHP Family Coverage Issue
- Administration's Health Care Proposals
- Rev. Rul. 2005-24 Prohibits HRA Cashouts and OKs Employer Contributions for Vacation/Sick Pay
- Upcoming DataPath Seminars
- HSA Basics: Accelerated Contributions
March 2005 Newsletter, Volume IV, Issue 3
Date Published: Thursday, March 31, 2005
- DataPath Employees Lobby Successfully for Increase in DCAP Contributions
- Wave of the Future: Consumer Driven Health Care
- Survey Shows Increasing Popularity of Consumer-Driven Health Plans
- Upcoming Seminars
- HSA Tip
February 2005 Newsletter, Volume IV, Issue 2
Date Published: Wednesday, February 16, 2005
- DataPath, Inc. Announces Partnership with Drugstore.com, Inc.
- Study Shows that Medical Bills Make Up Half of Bankrupticies
- HSATodayTM Simplifies HSA Administration
- Show Prospective HSA Participants What to Expect on the Web
- Arguments Against a Government Run "Single-Pay" System
January 2005 Newsletter, Volume IV, Issue 1
Date Published: Thursday, January 20, 2005
- Watson Wyatt Survey: Education Critical in HSA Market
- Survey: HSAs Show Early Growth
- Final Rules Released on Portability of Health Coverage
- Use-It-or-Lose-It Rule Stays!
- HHS To-Do List for HIPAA
- Recent IRS Releases
December 2004 Newsletter, Volume III, Issue 9
Date Published: Tuesday, December 21, 2004
- Goodbye 2004! Hello 2005!
- Announcing Version 3.5 of DataPath125
- Check Out Our New Website: myHSAtoday.com
- HSA BASICS: The Exceptions
- Guidance on HIPAA Security Rule
- Recently Released IRS Forms, Publications, Notices. and More
November 2004 Newsletter, Volume III, Issue 8
Date Published: Wednesday, November 24, 2004
- mySourceCardTM Everything's on Go for Debit Card
- Pres. Bush Reelected: Great News for HSAs!
- DataPath Recommends RxAnalyzerTM: New Service for Auditing PBM Claims
- COMING ATTRACTIONS: Alternate Login for myrsc.com
- Guidance Released on Dependent Definition
- Release of 2004 IRS Publications and 2005 Cost-of-Living Adjustments
October 2004 Newsletter, Volume III, Issue 7
Date Published: Wednesday, October 27, 2004
- UPDATE ON mySourceCardTM: DataPath's Debit Card
- HSA Basics: Preventive Care Exceptions
- Key Employee and HCE Thresholds Increased for 2005
- Coming Attractions!
- Significant Changes Resulting from 2004 Tax Act
- New DataPath 125 Manual Available for Download
September 2004 Newsletter, Volume III, Issue 6
Date Published: Wednesday, September 1, 2004
- DataPath Annual Conference: Great Seminar! No Hurricane!
- The Role of PSPs in the HSA Marketplace
- HSAtoday: DataPath's HSA Solution
- IRS Issues Clarification on HSA Guidance
- HSA Basics
- IRS Releases Final Version of HSA/Archer Reporting Forms
- Watch Out for "Phishers"
August 2004 Newsletter, Volume III, Issue 5
Date Published: Sunday, August 1, 2004
- DataPath Announces Debit Card: mySourceCardTM
- Last Call for DataPath Annual Conference
- DOL Releases Final Model COBRA Notices
- Be Sure to Visit the DataPath Booth at the ECFC Conference
- eDocAmerica: Available Through DataPath
- COBRA Questions to be Answered at DataPath Annual Conference
July 2004 Newsletter, Volume III, Issue 4
Date Published: Friday, July 23, 2004
- FLASH! DataPath to Offer Debit Card as Employee Reimbursement Option
- Register Today for Connections '04 DataPath's 2004 Annual Conference
- AT LAST: Further Guidance on HSAs Received!
- Be Sure to Visit the DataPath Booth at the ECFC Conference in Naples, Florida
- IRS Requests Comments on Using Debit Cards to Provide § 132 Qualified Transportation Benefits
- Treasury and the IRS Release HSA Model Documents
- To Be Issued for Use in 2004: Combined Forms for HSA and Archer MSA Reporting
June 2004 Newsletter, Volume III, Issue 3
Date Published: Tuesday, June 22, 2004
- Come Early to Our Annual Conference and Enjoy Same Low Hotel Rates
- DataPath COBRA:The Complete COBRA System
- New COBRA Regulations
- myResourceCard®:New Enrollment Packets
- Tracking Health Care Costs:Trends Turn Downward in 2003
- Clarification:House Approval of $500 FSA Rollover
May 2004 Newsletter, Volume III, Issue 2
Date Published: Thursday, May 20, 2004
- IRS Releases New HSA Guidance on Coordination of HSAs, HRAs, and FSAs
- One Step Closer to $500 FSA Rollover
- Announcing www.hsa223.com: Your Internet Resource for HSA Info
- Now Available from DataPath: Global Claims Processing
- DataPath COBRA:DataPath's Exciting New Program!
- Finally: Justice Department Sues "Double Dippers"
- New Document Set for myResourceCard®
April 2004 Newsletter, Volume III, Issue 1
Date Published: Thursday, April 29, 2004
- IRS Updates HSA Regs
- DataPath's Solutions for HSAs
- Start Planning Now for DataPath's 2004 Annual Conference
- DataPath's Growing!!!
- What is Automatic Adjudication?
- OTC Drugs Gain Eligibility under FSAs!
- A Voice from the Past
February 2003 Newsletter, Volume II, Issue 1
Date Published: Monday, February 24, 2003
- Marketing in these Changing Times
- DataPath and HRAs
- myResourceCard® Status Report
- DataPath COBRA: Status Report
- HIPAA Privacy Packet Coming!
- IRS Documents, Publications, and Links
- DataPath Annual Conference
July 2002 Newsletter, Volume I, Issue 7
Date Published: Monday, July 1, 2002
- Make Plans To Attend DataPath's Annual Conference
- John Robbins Sr. To Participate In Annual ECFC Conference
- EGTRRA's Adverse Impact On DCAPs
- Bush Signs Trade Bill: Includes COBRA Subsidy
June 2002 Newsletter, Volume I, Issue 6
Date Published: Saturday, June 1, 2002
- Government Issues Guidance on § 105 HRAs
- HRA in Review by John Robbins, Sr.
- California Adopts Privacy Rules
- Automatic Enrollment for Cafeteria Plans Approved
May 2002 Newsletter, Volume I, Issue 5
Date Published: Thursday, May 2, 2002
- ERISA Definitions Pertinent to 5500 Filing Requirements
- Hear the Experts Discuss "Defined Contributions"
- DataPath's Defined Contribution Administrative Systems
- Frazzled by COBRA? Here's the Solution!
- What's "myRSC.com"?
- Are You Comfortable with Your Backup System?
April 2002 Newsletter, Volume I, Issue 4
Date Published: Monday, April 1, 2002
- Changes in Filing Requirements for 5500 and Schedule F
- Letter from John Robbins, Sr. on POP Administration
- DOL OKs Electronic Delivery of ERISA Title I Disclosures
March 2002 Newsletter, Volume I, Issue 3
Date Published: Friday, March 1, 2002
- Report on ECFC Conference by John Robbins, Sr.
- Are You Comfortable with your Backup System?
- Do You Know Where Your Application and Data Files are?
- It's Time for Year-End Processing!
February 2002 Newsletter, Volume I, Issue 2
Date Published: Friday, February 1, 2002
- Datapath's Solutions to the Defined Contribution Approach
- Electronic Funds Transfer:New Service for our Users
- DataPath COBRA Administration System
- IRS has reorganized its Web Sites!!
January 2002 Newsletter, Volume I, Issue 1
Date Published: Tuesday, January 1, 2002
- Today's Hottest Benefit: Defined Contribution
- DataPath125: Version Two
- New § 132(f) Regs now in effect
- IRS Rules Against Double Dipping
- Need help with 5500s?
- Regulatory Limits for 2002
- 2002 Key Man and HCE Definitions