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[Human Resource Capabilities](https://www.bukaty.com/payroll-accounting-2/human-resource-capabilities) - [Accounting Services](https://www.bukaty.com/payroll-accounting-2/accounting-services) # Bulletins ## Bukaty Companies ![](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/Social_Media_Thumbnail.jpg) Find me on: ### Recent Posts [![](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/iStock-834867246.jpg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/wmmc_joins_blue_select_plus) June 22, 2022 ## [Western Missouri Medical Center joins BlueSelect Plus Network](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/wmmc_joins_blue_select_plus) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) has expanded its BlueSelect Plus network to include Western Missouri Medical Center located in Warrensburg, Mo. The addition increases the number of hospitals in the network to 13. [Read More](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/wmmc_joins_blue_select_plus) 0 [![](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/Pills-2.jpg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/aetna_announces_rx_changes2022) June 22, 2022 ## [Aetna announces prescription drug list changes](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/aetna_announces_rx_changes2022) Effective July 1, 2022, Aetna will change the[Advanced Control-Aetna formulary](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/2022/2022%20Carrier%20Notice%20info/JUL22%20QNOC%20Advanced%20Control%20Plan-Aetna.pdf?utm_campaign=Carrier%20Notices&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8h0wp9bapTVKb_aYEa6N-IGW459-437HfHe-KVZHKSD9hY2Vehe_QKQVTdGAHCb1LjpELR)for all fully insured and self-insured groups. Changes address refill quantities and non-formulary, preferred brand and specialty drug categories. [Read More](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/aetna_announces_rx_changes2022) 0 [![](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_20033265.jpeg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/blue-kc-prescription-drug-list-update) June 6, 2022 ## [Blue KC prescription drug list update](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/blue-kc-prescription-drug-list-update) Blue KC is updating their prescription drug list, as well as opening a new Spira Care location in Independence, Missouri.  [Read More](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/blue-kc-prescription-drug-list-update) 0 [![](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_431046525.jpeg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/pcori_fee_due_july_31) June 6, 2022 ## [PCORI fee deadline July 31, 2022](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/pcori_fee_due_july_31) Self-funded plan sponsors must file the annual Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee by July 31. Employers may select from [four calculation methods](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/2022/2022%20Benefit%20Bulletin/2022%20PCORI%20Fee%20Calculator-2.xlsx) to determine how much is owed and use [Form 720](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f720.pdf) to submit the information to the IRS. For clarification on how to fill out Form 720... [Read More](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/pcori_fee_due_july_31) 0 [![](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/HSA-image%20-750x375.jpg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/ir-announces-2023-hsa-limits) May 16, 2022 ## [IRS announces 2023 HSA limits](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/ir-announces-2023-hsa-limits) IRS-adjusted contribution limits for 2023 Health Savings Accounts (HSA) represent approximately a 5.5% increase over 2022 limits. Changes are effective January 1, 2023. HSAs are tax-exempt accounts that help people save money for eligible medical expenses. To qualify for an HSA, the policyholder... [Read More](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/ir-announces-2023-hsa-limits) 0 [![](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/iStock-167248933.jpg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/2022_aca_affordability_rate) May 11, 2022 ## [IRS to lower 2022 ACA affordability rate](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/2022_aca_affordability_rate) The IRS recently issued Revenue Procedure 2021-36, lowering the affordability threshold for the 2022 calendar year to 9.61% of household income from the 2021 threshold of 9.83%. This percentage is used to determine an individual’s eligibility for a premium tax credit and the affordability of... [Read More](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/2022_aca_affordability_rate) 0 [![](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/Graphics%20for%20Hubspot-03.png)](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/track-cobra-fsa-and-hra-deadline-shifts-0) April 27, 2022 ## [COBRA, FSA, HRA deadlines extended for additional one-year period](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/track-cobra-fsa-and-hra-deadline-shifts-0) The pronouncement of the COVID-19 National Emergency declared by President Donald Trump in March of 2020, temporarily changed certain deadlines for health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and COBRA. Just days before the one-year period was set to expire,... [Read More](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/track-cobra-fsa-and-hra-deadline-shifts-0) 0 [![](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/BlueKC_Covid19%20rapid%20antigen%20test.jpg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/bluekc_reimbursement_form_otc_covid19_tests) January 25, 2022 ## [Blue KC members submit reimbursement form for OTC COVID-19 tests](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/bluekc_reimbursement_form_otc_covid19_tests) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) members can be reimbursed for over-the-counter (OTC), FDA-approved COVID-19 tests by submitting a Blue KC-provided claim [form](https://bluekcmemberportal.azureedge.net/pdf/COVID_Reimbursement_Claim_Form.pdf). The OTC COVID-19 test benefit includes up to eight tests per member per month. Members must provide a copy of the receipt... [Read More](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/bluekc_reimbursement_form_otc_covid19_tests) 0 [![](https://insights.bukaty.com/hubfs/750x375-AdobeStock_432384470.jpg)](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/humana_outline_options_to_obtain_otc_covid19_tests) January 18, 2022 ## [Humana outlines two options to obtain no-cost OTC COVID-19 tests](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/humana_outline_options_to_obtain_otc_covid19_tests) Humana has identified two options for members to purchase over-the-counter (OTC), FDA-approved COVID-19 diagnostic kits to comply with the [Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) directive](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/dol_addresses_reimbursement_otc_covid19_test?utm_campaign=Carrier%20Notices&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_7TYGjUWnEM_Il-Q34WNNT60A8bv8T1_oyo3-GaMIZ7z5sRYqk8DN5Rs_yRFV4MtnniiLB) released last week. The DOL requirement took effect January 15. 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