The Supreme Court’s latest ACA decision may ease the law’s near-constant legal limbo and the concern of uncertainty for employers trying to plan ahead. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has survived its latest major challenge. On June 17, The U.S. … Read More
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Clarifying 4 Common 2021 COBRA Subsidy Questions
Who qualifies? What’s considered “involuntary termination”? The 2021 COBRA subsidy rules gave employers a lot to manage—and plenty of questions. Despite additional guidance from the IRS, COBRA subsidy compliance continues to be an area of stress and concern for many … Read More
Employers May Require or Incentivize Employee COVID-19 Vaccinations
If your organization plans to require or incentivize employee COVID-19 vaccinations, be sure you are compliant with employment and employee benefit laws. We now have an answer to one of employers’ most pressing questions on employee COVID-19 vaccinations. The short … Read More
Model COBRA Notices, FAQs Help Employers with ARPA Requirements
Meeting the new COBRA notice requirements could be an administrative headache. New FAQs and model notices will help The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently provided employers some support in meeting the new COBRA premium assistance provisions of the American … Read More
5 Likely Impacts of the Biden Administration on Benefits
Our compliance experts review the possible impacts of the Biden administration on benefits that they’re watching. As the U.S. presidency transitions to a new administration, we’ve identified 5 likely impacts of the Biden administration on benefits programs: The Affordable Care … Read More
Top 3 COVID-19 Benefits Compliance Considerations
The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced waves of new regulation. Make sure you – and your employees – understand these top COVID-19 benefits compliance considerations. The complex patchwork of federal, state and local regulation for employee benefits and workplace safety during … Read More
Election Compliance Briefing: A Post-Election Employee Benefits Forecast
A new presidential administration brings new priorities. Find out what recent events mean for employee benefits in our election compliance briefing. As Election Day turned into Election Week and Americans watched officials tally an unprecedented number of mail-in ballots, Corporate … Read More
5 Benefits Compliance Changes in 2020
Employers Beware: Healthcare Regulatory Changes Will Impact Health Benefits in 2020
Consider These 5 Health Insurance Changes for 2020 Benefits Planning
HDHP, HSA, HHS, ACA, ADA, IRS, EEOC, GINA…these acronyms will figure largely in 2020 benefits planning for employers.
New AHP Rule Opens the Door for Small Employer Savings
Small Employers Could Find Benefits Cost Relief with New AHP Rule
Recent Telemedicine Developments | September 28, 2017
Recent Telemedicine Developments from Texas and Possible Compliance Issues
Clarifying Confusion About ACA’s CSR Payments | August 31, 2017
CSR Payments, Latest CBO Score, and How to Prepare 2018 Filing Rates
New York Paid Family Leave Law: Details, Details and More Details
Understanding the New York Paid Family Leave Law
Agencies Issue Mental Health Parity FAQ Guidance and Draft Form
Recently Released Mental Health Parity FAQs and Draft Disclosure Forms Explained