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Final Section 1557 Rules: Highlights for Health Plan Sponsors

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued final regulations on the nondiscrimination rules set forth in Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. The new rules apply to certain group health plans, as...more

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Group Medical Captives, Level Funding and US Healthcare Policy

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In a recent article in Managed Healthcare Executive, Peter Wehrwein examines the trend of self-funding of group health benefits by smaller employers who used to depend mainly or entirely on fully insured programs....more

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Gender-Affirming Care Remains a Hot Topic in 2024

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Our April 9 blog post highlighted several issues to watch during 2024, one of which was gender-affirming care considerations. Just over a month later, there have now been three key developments with respect to that issue:...more

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[Webinar] Navigating ACA Compliance in SAP: Unveiling Trusaic's Innovative Approach for Efficiency and Precision - April 16th,...

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Embark on a journey to redefine your ACA compliance strategy in this exclusive workshop tailored for SAP clients. Trusaic presents a game-changing approach designed to transform your ACA compliance process. Led by Anuj...more

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[Webinar] Game-Changing ACA Compliance Outsourcing for Workday Clients - March 28th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT

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Join industry expert John Ford, Chief Revenue Officer at Trusaic, in this enlightening webinar as he unveils a revolutionary approach to ACA compliance tailored exclusively for Workday clients. Are you tired of the...more

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[Workshop] Expert ACA Compliance Outsourcing for UKG Enterprise - March 14th, 11:00 am - 11:30 am PDT

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Discover a new approach to optimizing ACA compliance for UKG Enterprise clients in this expert workshop led by Anuj Mongia. This session introduces innovative strategies to reshape your ACA compliance process. Gain...more

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[Webinar] Employee Benefits Changes in 2024: New Requirements for Part-time Employees and Independent Contractors - March 7th,...

If you employ part-time workers and/or engage independent contractors, sit up and take note: 2024 will bring significant changes to how you manage your workforce. The US Department of Labor’s revised Independent Contractor...more

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ACA Compliance When Employees Move from Full-Time to Part-Time Mid-Year

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We are well into the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) information reporting season. Forms 1095-B/1095-C must be provided to employees by March 1, 2024, and the deadline for electronic transmittal of Forms 1094-B/1094-C to the IRS...more

Morgan Lewis - ML Benefits

Managing Welfare Plan Risk: The Fiduciary Committee

Fiduciary committees have long been established in connection with retirement plans to manage the investment, legal compliance, and operational risks that can arise under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974,...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

UPDATE: Planning for Open Enrollment? Note the ACA Affordability Threshold Drop

This post was updated on February 6, 2024, to reflect the 2024 Federal Poverty Level announced in January 2024. On August 23, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service issued Rev. Proc. 2023-29, announcing that the Affordable...more

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Special Report - Funding Employer-Sponsored Group Health Coverage: The Group Captive Solution - November 2023

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Employer-sponsored health insurance covers almost 159 million non-elderly US workers and their dependents, and employees and jobseekers alike view group health coverage as the single most important non-cash job-related...more

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Year-End Compliance Checklist for Employee Benefit Plans

As we come to the end of the year, it is a good time for employers with January 1st health plan renewals to review their plan documents and get ready for open enrollment. The following is a checklist that lists some of the...more

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Benefits Monthly Minute - September 2023

The September Monthly Minute highlights yet another tobacco surcharge case brought by the DOL, reminds plan administrators to prepare and submit the first annual gag clause attestation, and addresses the newly lowered ACA...more

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Planning for Open Enrollment? Note the ACA Affordability Threshold Drop

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On August 23, the Internal Revenue Service issued Rev. Proc. 2023-29, announcing that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) affordability threshold will be 8.39% for plan years beginning in 2024, a substantial decrease from the 9.12%...more

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2023 Benefits Compliance Hot Topics

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Now that we’re arriving at the end of the COVID-19 emergency support, it’s time to regroup and review any remaining employer action items. We’ll outline compliance hot topics in this annual benefits legislative update....more

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Video: ACA Preventive Coverage Mandate Blocked, Another No-Poach Loss for DOJ, and Employers Prepare for the End of the COVID-19...

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As featured in #WorkforceWednesday: This week, we examine the decision of a Texas district court to strike down an Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandate on preventive medical services and look at the U.S. Department of Justice’s...more

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It’s a Roller Coaster … Employer Considerations After Court Invalidates ACA Preventive Care Mandate

Since the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) became law in 2010, numerous groups have attempted to invalidate the ACA or specific parts of the ACA through litigation. Even after a number of plaintiffs unsuccessfully attempted to...more

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Preparing for the End of the COVID-19 Emergency: Telehealth

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The Biden administration has announced its intent to end the COVID-19 National Emergency (NE) and the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023 (read our prior article for more information). In response to the...more

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5 Most Important Steps for Employers Doing Their 2023 ACA Compliance Planning

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Applicable large employers must adhere to many Affordable Care Act (ACA) rules to remain compliant regarding group health plan offerings. We offer the following checklist of the five most helpful reminders you should take...more

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Elimination of Good Faith Relief for ACA Reporting

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On November 22, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published proposed regulations that codify, among other things, an automatic extension of the deadline for furnishing IRS Forms 1095-C to employees. IRS Forms 1095-C...more

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Compliance Alert: IRS Proposes Permanent 30-day Extension to ACA Reporting Deadline

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Insights December 3, 2021 /Employee Benefits On November 22, 2021, the IRS filed a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“Proposed Rule”) that among other things, provides for an automatic 30-day extension of the deadline for...more

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The Cost of Employee Benefits Non-Compliance Just Went Up . . . Again

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The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) just announced increased penalty amounts for entities who violate the privacy, security, and breach notification rules under the Health Insurance Portability and...more

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IRS Proposes Regulations on ACA Reporting: Good News and Bad News for Employers

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has published proposed regulations that, if finalized, will ease some of the requirements imposed on employers reporting offers of minimum essential health coverage, including a permanent...more

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In Case You Missed It – Summer 2021

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Summer has come and gone, but there was no summer vacation for employee benefits legislation and guidance. In case you have been too busy to check out our blogs lately, here are some key items to help you stay organized and...more

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Supreme Court Holds Employers Cannot Discriminate Against LGBTQ Employees: Are Your Employee Benefit Plans Up to Snuff?

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On June 15, 2020, the United States Supreme Court issued a landmark opinion in Bostock v. Clayton County Georgia. At issue in Bostock was whether an employer could fire an employee for being gay or transgender without...more

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