Abortion rules, fiduciary committees and mental health parity enforcement top 2023’s employee benefits compliance priorities. Compared to the flurry of regulatory changes in 2020 and 2021, 2022 seemed quieter for employee benefits compliance. However, many new rules are now taking … Read More
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Employers Have Options Related to Abortion Benefits
In addition to abortion benefit options, employers need to carefully consider how reimbursement programs are designed. The recent U.S. Supreme Court Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health decision still leaves a lot of legal and regulatory abortion access questions unanswered. In … Read More
5 CAA Benefits Changes and their Tax-Exempt Entity Impact
Tax-exempt entities must understand how the CAA benefits changes impacted (and continue to impact) FSAs, DCAPs, and other health and welfare plans. Although extraordinarily helpful to benefit plan participants, the coronavirus (COVID-19) tax relief available under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, … Read More
Vaccine Incentives and Other Fall 2021 Compliance Impacts
Expect fall 2021 compliance impacts in the areas of benefits strategy, workplace policy, and vaccine incentives. Recent pandemic-related developments, including those before the Biden Administration’s announcement of a federal vaccination mandate for private sector employers, have had (and will continue … Read More
Employers may Implement COVID-19 Vaccine Premium Incentives
Employers and plan sponsors considering a COVID-19 vaccine premium incentive should examine the potential risks, cost savings and administrative hurdles. On October 4, the U.S. Departments of Labor, Treasury and Health and Human Services issued FAQ guidance confirming the permissibility … Read More
What Does the Supreme Court’s ACA Decision Mean for Employers?
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
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
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
Understanding COVID-19 Leave and Benefits Requirements: 3 Scenarios
Here are COVID-19 leave and benefits requirements explained in 3 simplified examples.
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.
2019 SparkHR Forum Media Highlights
Corporate Synergies’ 2019 SparkHR Forum’s Benefits Compliance, Voluntary Benefits and Employee Engagement Presentation Highlights
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