A recent 7th Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision may result in employers having to offer paid leave for those that actively serve in the military. On February 3, the Court … Continued
The Department of Labor (DOL) has made a proposal to delay the effective date of the Independent Contractor final rules. The proposed new effective date is May 7, 2021, a … Continued
Aimed at strengthening the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicaid, President Biden signed an executive order on January 28 that directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to … Continued
In 2020, Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs) gained popularity as many employers faced tough employer-sponsored health care coverage options. As with all new offerings, as more individuals become covered … Continued
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released the adjusted Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee for 2021. As such, for plan years beginning on or after October 1, 2020 and … Continued
On October 29, 2020, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, along with the Treasury Department issued the final rule regarding health care transparency requirements for group health plans … Continued
On October 27, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced the 2021 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) dollar limits. For 2021, there will be no change to the amount that an … 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
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 December 2019, a federal spending bill reinstated the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee that was set to expire, as such the PCORI fee has been reinstated through 2029. … Continued