Tax Law – May 24, 2012

by Ford & Harrison LLP on 5/16/2012

Executive Summary: The IRS recently issued revised guidelines for field agents who are conducting reviews of employers' COBRA compliance. Under the new guidelines, the IRS requires that any COBRA audit should at least...more

by Constangy, Brooks & Smith, LLP on 5/14/2012

Summary of Benefits and Coverage. Health care reform expands ERISA's disclosure requirements by requiring that group health plans provide a summary of benefits and coverage (“SBC”) to plan participants and beneficiaries...more

by Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green PA on 5/11/2012

On March 26th, 27th and 28th, 2012, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on President Obama's signature health care legislation. The main thrust of the opponents of the law was that the "individual mandate" is...more

by Fisher & Phillips LLP on 5/9/2012

A perennial issue for businesses both in and out of the healthcare industry is the classification of individuals as independent contractors or employees. In an effort to save money in a tight economy and limit liability, many...more

by McDermott Will & Emery on 5/7/2012

The Internal Revenue Service recently issued requests for comments in advance of issuing proposed regulations on health care reform reporting and minimum value requirements....more

by Proskauer Rose LLP on 5/4/2012

On April 12, 2012, the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") issued proposed regulations regarding the payment of fees by insurers and plan sponsors of group health plans to fund the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute...more

by Darrin Mish, Tampa Tax Attorney on 5/3/2012

The IRS, along with the US Department of the Treasury, are inviting you to submit your comments on certain provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. There are three provisions you can comment on under...more

by Venable LLP on 5/1/2012

The face of employer health plan compliance continues to shift as a number of new rules impacting health plans already have, or soon will, become effective. Not surprisingly, these rules pose new compliance challenges for...more