Agencies Issue Guidance on Mental Health Parity Issues, Signal Enhanced Enforcement
On April 23, 2018, the Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services released several pieces of guidance on issues arising under the Mental…
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View all articlesIRS Releases 2019 HSA Limits
On May 11, 2018, the IRS announced the new 2019 HSA limits in Rev. Proc. 2018-30. For calendar year 2019, a “high deductible health plan” is defined under §…
Reminder: PCORI Fees Due by July 31, 2018
Employers that sponsor self-insured group health plans, including health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) should keep in mind the upcoming July 31, 2018…
People First: Building a Diverse and Inclusive Company
Diversity and Inclusion (D&I), I cannot think of a more timely topic. I can safely say this was one of the most lively D&I sessions I have engaged with in…
2018 HSA Contribution Limit Change for Family Coverage
[Updated 4/27/2018] IRS Adjusts 2018 HSA Contribution Limit – Again The IRS has announced it is modifying the annual limitation on deductions for…
EEOC’s Status Report in AARP v. EEOC Creates Uncertainty for Wellness Programs
EEOC’s Status Report in AARP v. EEOC Creates Uncertainty for Wellness Programs In its March 30 status report to the U.S. District Court for the District of…
Health and Welfare Plan Non-Discrimination Testing – Are Your Plans on Track?
What is Nondiscrimination Testing? The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has various rules in place to ensure that health plans do not discriminate in favor of…
Final Disability Plan Claims Procedure Regulations are Now in Effect
Summary The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that April 1, 2018, would be the applicability date for ERISA-covered employee benefit plans to comply…
San Francisco HCSO Expenditures and Reporting Due April 30th
Summary: The San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance (HCSO) requires “covered employers” to make certain health care expenditures for their “covered…
It’s Time to Think about Wrap SPD Requirements
Summary: The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) mandates that every employee benefit plan be established and maintained according to a…
Adoption Assistance Benefit Limit Adjustment & Transition Relief for State Mandated Male Contraceptive Benefits
Adoption Assistance Adjustment The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act reduces the amount that can be excluded from an employee’s gross income for the adoption of a child…
New Paid Family Leave Tax Credit
Background: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act adds a new tax credit for employers that provide paid family and medical leave benefits to employees. The credit is…
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