PITTSBURGH, December 10, 2018 — Pittsburgh-based Cowden Associates, Inc. (Cowden), the leading independent actuarial, compensation, and employee benefits consulting firm in the tri-state region, has hired Erin L. Gallagher, senior analyst … Continued
See the chart of the IRS 2019 Annual Benefit Plan Limits here.
In this economy — with the current and future workforce — it’s vital to offer a total compensation plan of base compensation, incentives, benefits, time off, ancillary, etc.Just like you … Continued
The deadline for the Joint Select Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans (JSC) to vote on and propose new legislation that attempts to solve the multiemployer pension crisis has … Continued
Tomorrow, November 30, 2018, is the deadline for the Joint Select Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans (JSC) to vote on and propose new legislation that attempts to solve … Continued
This “Compliance Bulletin” outlines methods for determining whether a group health plan’s prescription drug coverage is considered creditable. The coverage creditability must be reported to individuals eligible for Medicare Part … Continued
The Department of Labor (DOL) maintains model forms to help employers meet their notification obligations under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The DOL’s current model forms include an … Continued
On May 21, 2018, the IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2018-34 to index the contribution percentages in 2019 for purposes of determining affordability of an employer’s plan under the Affordable Care … Continued
When we are in discussion with a prospect and setting forth our value proposition, expertise, experiences, etc., the question becomes: At what point do we show our hand? We often … Continued
On May 10, 2018, the IRS announced the 2019 inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs). Employers who sponsor HDHP plans may need to … Continued