IRS Releases Drafts of 2018 ACA Reporting Forms and Instructions
The IRS has released draft ACA Reporting Forms and Instructions for 2018 (to be filed in 2019). Background: The Affordable Care...
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New York Releases Updated Paid Family Leave Rates
Background: New York Paid Family Leave (PFL) is a benefit program that offers paid leave to New York employees while...
Bay Area’s Healthiest Employers 2018
We are thrilled to announce the 2018 Healthiest Employers Awards finalists and winners who were recognized at the Healthiest Employers...
Be Ready to Distribute Medicare Part D Notices before October 15th
Summary: The Medicare Modernization Act requires all employers to provide written notice to Medicare eligible individuals regarding whether their...
HSA Expansion Bill Passes the House
On July 25, 2018, the House of Representatives passed two HSA-related bills, H.R. 6199 and H.R. 6311. Both bills...
Massachusetts Enacts Paid Family Leave
Summary: On June 28, 2018, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law House Bill 4640, which creates a state...
New York Looking to Expand Paid Family Leave
Background: New York Paid Family Leave (PFL) is a state benefit program that offers paid leave to New...
Washington State Paid Family Leave Premiums to Begin January 1, 2019
Summary: Washington will be the 5th state in the nation (along with California, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and...
DOL Releases Final Rule Expanding Association Health Plans
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a final rule expanding the opportunity of unrelated employers of ...
IRS Releases Guidance on 227 Letters
Background: Letter 226J: The Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) requires “Applicable Large Employers” (those with 50+ full-time equivalent employees, on...