Compliance 21. Does your company have a compliance officer or other compliance leader?
• Chris Purvis is the compliance officer for Yates LLC. Contact information may be provided upon request.
22. What specific compliance resources will our company have access to? • Our firm provides hands-on consulting and guidance for all compliance and HR matters. In addition, we provide every client direct access to our Zywave Client Cloud at no cost. The Zywave Client Cloud offers all the tools and content needed to solve unique pain points, along with the day-to- day concerns of HR and Compliance. We also have a preferred partnership with iSolved Benefit Services to integrate and simplify all items associated with ERISA, COBRA, FMLA and Cafeteria Plans. 23. What is your process for helping us ensure we are compliant with all state (GA and AL) and federal regulations? • Yates currently has employees on staff with ACA certifications to assist with all matters related to ensuring your compliance with state and federal regulations. In addition, we have relationships with many TPA’s that assist us in compliance regulations and mandates. All clients of Yates will also be provided with a 12 month compliance calendar based off of their renewal date. We also have an ERISA attorney on retainer.
24. Will your team prepare and file the annual Form 5500? If so, is there an additional cost to Columbus Hospice associated with this service?
• Yes, all of our clients over 100 employees will have access to the guidance and assistance from Yates in preparation of their annual 5500 filing. All schedule A’s will be collected and reported in a timely manner by the date they are due based on the effective date of benefits. Yates currently provides this service at no cost to our clients.
25. Will your team assist with annual ACA filings and compliance, PCORI and RxDC reporting? If so, is there an additional cost to Columbus Hospice associated with this service?
• Yates will work together with your administrative team to ensure that all of these items are properly addressed and satisfied prior to carrier and government deadlines. Whether it be primary aspects of ACA standards and compliance, PCORI fees and form 720 filing, or RxDC reporting annually for carriers submitting information to CMS on behalf of the group, our team will work with you directly at no additional cost or direct billed fee for service.
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