The coronavirus pandemic has led to employers having many questions and concerns as they begin to plan to return employees back to their workplaces. Keeping up with the multitude of … Continued
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) establishes under Section 4980H penalties for applicable large employers (ALEs), i.e., those with 50 or more full-time employees (FTEs) who do not: Offer coverage that … Continued
Plan sponsors of group health plans providing prescription drug coverage to individuals who are eligible for Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage are required to satisfy certain notice requirements. Background … Continued
The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) was established under the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, and most recently extended through federal fiscal year 2027 under the Helping Ensure Access for … Continued
In August of 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued two publications meant to clarify existing legislation pertaining to opioid addiction and employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act … Continued
Open enrollment for the 2021 plan year is fast approaching and it is important for employers to be aware of the regulatory requirements and actions that need to be followed … Continued
In March 2020, Congress passed the CARES Act in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Among its many provisions, the law granted some contribution and benefit restriction relief for single-employer defined … Continued
In a recent ruling, the IRS provided a blueprint where it concluded that employees may allocate employer contributions between a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) and a profit sharing plan without … Continued
On July 21, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Revenue Procedure 2020-36 that provides revised health plan contribution affordability percentages as applicable under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Under … Continued
In this issue, we cover the PPE Burn Rate Calculator developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that helps hospitals and other health care organizations determine how … Continued