by Joanna Castillo | Sep 21, 2018 | Compliance
What is nondiscrimination testing? A cafeteria plan and its component benefit plans enjoy favorable tax treatment by the IRS. As a result, the IRS requires these plans to undergo yearly non-discrimination testing. The goal behind the testing is to ensure... read more
by Joanna Castillo | Sep 19, 2018 | Compliance
Summary The San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance (HCSO) requires Covered Employers to satisfy an employer spending requirement by making health care expenditures for their Covered Employees, among other reporting and notice requirements. The San Francisco... read more
by Joanna Castillo | Sep 19, 2018 | Compliance
The IRS has released draft ACA Reporting Forms and Instructions for 2018 (to be filed in 2019). Background: The Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) requires employers and providers of health insurance coverage to report certain information to the IRS and plan... read more
by Joanna Castillo | Sep 18, 2018 | Compliance
Background: New York Paid Family Leave (PFL) is a benefit program that offers paid leave to New York employees while they bond with a new child, care for a close relative with a serious health condition, or when an employee’s family member is called to active military... read more
by Camille Balasek | Aug 26, 2018 | Events
We are thrilled to announce the 2018 Healthiest Employers Awards finalists! Winners are being unveiled at the Healthiest Employers Awards Event on Thursday, September 6th at Terra Gallery in San Francisco. RSVP today to reserve your seat. The event will include: A... read more
by Joanna Castillo | Aug 10, 2018 | Compliance
Summary: The Medicare Modernization Act requires all employers to provide written notice to Medicare eligible individuals regarding whether their prescription drug coverage is creditable or non-creditable. The prescription drug coverage is “creditable” if it is... read more
by Joanna Castillo | Aug 9, 2018 | Compliance
On July 25, 2018, the House of Representatives passed two HSA-related bills, H.R. 6199 and H.R. 6311. Both bills aim to expand contributions and access to Health Savings Accounts. Key points of H.R. 6199 – “Restoring Access to Medication Act... read more
by Joanna Castillo | Aug 8, 2018 | Compliance
Summary: On June 28, 2018, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law House Bill 4640, which creates a state paid family and medical leave program. We are awaiting further guidance on the new law, however here is what we know today: Who does... read more
by Joanna Castillo | Jul 23, 2018 | Compliance
Background: New York Paid Family Leave (PFL) is a state benefit program that offers paid leave to New York employees while they bond with a new child, care for a family member with a serious health condition, or when an employee’s family member is called... read more
by Joanna Castillo | Jul 11, 2018 | Compliance
Summary: Washington will be the 5th state in the nation (along with California, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and New York) to offer paid family and medical leave benefits to workers (“WA PFL” or “PFL”). The program offers partial wage replacement and will... read more
