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2023 PCORI Fees Due July 31, 2024

June 24th, 2024 – For employers that have a medical plan with an HRA and/or are self or level-funded, 2023 PCORI fees are due July 21, 2024.

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SevenHills Benefit Partners in Bloomington, MN Joins North Risk Partners

Effective May 1, SevenHills Benefit Partners in Bloomington, Minnesota joined North Risk Partners, one of the largest independent insurance brokers and risk advisory firms in…

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McKinneyOlson Insurance in Sioux Falls Joins North Risk Partners

Effective February 1, McKinneyOlson Insurance in Sioux Falls, South Dakota joined North Risk Partners, one of the largest independent insurance brokers and risk advisory firms…

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Minnesota Trucking Association Launches State’s First Association Health Plan for the Trucking Industry

Jan. 17, 2024 Association Health Plan Created by North Risk Partners Available Through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota for 2024. Plymouth and Eagan,…

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Final 2023 ACA Reporting Instructions and Forms Issued

Nov. 3, 2023 – The IRS has released final 2023 forms and instructions for reporting under Internal Revenue Code Sections 6055 and 6056.

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Insurance Specialists Team in Big Lake Joins North Risk Partners

Effective July 1, Insurance Specialists Team in Big Lake, Minnesota joined North Risk Partners, one of the largest independent insurance brokers and risk advisory firms…

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PCORI Fee Amount Adjusted for 2023

Dec. 13, 2022 – The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued Notice 2022-59 to increase the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee amount for plan years ending on or after Oct. 1, 2022, and before Oct. 1, 2023.

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IRS Finalizes Change to Family Coverage Affordability Rules

On Oct. 11, 2022, the IRS released a final rule that changes the eligibility rules for the premium tax credit (PTC).

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North Risk Hires Mike Jacobs as Firm’s Twin Cities Division President

On Sept. 12, insurance veteran and seasoned leader Mike Jacobs joined North Risk Partners as the firm’s Twin Cities division president. Jacobs comes to North…

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Krist Insurance in West Des Moines Joins North Risk Partners

Effective May 1, Krist Insurance Services in West Des Moines, Iowa joined North Risk Partners, one of the largest independent insurance broker and risk advisory…

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North Risk Named a Top Personal Insurance Agency by Chubb

March 4, 2022 – Chubb has bestowed its Cornerstone designation on North Risk Partners. Of the approximately 2,300 personal lines insurance agencies and brokerages that…

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Health Care Plan Created by North Risk for MN’s Electrical Association

Jan. 13, 2022 – North Risk Partners has partnered with Minnesota’s Electrical Association to launch an association health plan (AHP), Health Spark, through Blue Cross…

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