Guidance clarifies insurers’ obligations regarding testing and vaccine cost sharing. As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout expands and testing remains essential, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid’s (CMS) recent guidance goes even further to eliminate cost-related roadblocks. The guidance applies to … Read More
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American Rescue Plan Act Requirements Include Updated COBRA Notices
Along with much-needed relief, employers should note COBRA changes and necessary notices in the American Rescue Plan Act requirements. The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, signed by President Joe Biden on March 11, 2021, includes much-needed relief … Read More
DOL Issues Guidance on “Outbreak Period” Extension Rules
New Outbreak Period extension guidance clarifies that the one-year pause on certain compliance deadlines is to be assessed individually. On February 26, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (DOL) issued guidance clarifying the “Outbreak Period” extension … Read More
IRS Guidance Clarifies FSA Rules
IRS releases FSA rules guidance to clarify provisions in last year’s Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. Since the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) in December 2020, employers and administrators have been working to interpret the new flexible spending … Read More
October 1 has come and gone. What now?
Corporate Synergies explores what the opening of public healthcare marketplaces means for most of us.
What you need to know about Premium Tax Credits
Corporate Synergies discusses the ACA Premium Tax Credit and what it means to you and your employees.
Don’t punt Affordable Care Act readiness to next year
Stay the course with your ACA implementation plans for 2015 during this “preseason”
Confusion and concern over healthcare reform
Employers cannot simply look the other way. They must take PPACA seriously and be proactive. Proper planning is required now
Exchange Notices provide an important reminder about health plan SPDs
Do you have ERISA-compliant summary plan descriptions prepared for your health and welfare plans? The government expects it.
New DOL Directive Promises To Create COBRA Confusion
The ACA’s COBRA Election Notice may cause pain and confusion for employees who are fired or laid off in 2014 and beyond.
DOL audits: What you need to know
The DOL is now auditing group health and welfare benefits plans. Are you ready?
How PPACA changes the way you do business
Corporate Synergies discusses three areas of the PPACA will affect employers financially and operationally.
There ought to be a law: HIPAA final regulations issued
Corporate Synergies discusses the final regulations under HIPAA that take effect this September.
Are you ready? Open enrollment is only six months away
Changes in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are creating more questions than answers. Corporate Synergies explores legislative movement here.