Flexible Spending Accounts

Congress Returns from Spring Recess

by Mintz Levin on 4/9/2013

Congress returns to Washington today after a two-week district work period. As we enter the second quarter of the year, we are likely to see continued debate and some progress on: Budget & Appropriations; Presidential...more

Employer Compliance in 2013 under the Affordable Care Act

by J. S. Christie, Andrew Elbon, B. David Joffe, Jack Levy, Gordon Earle Nichols, Laura Schiele Robinson, Jay Turner | Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 2/20/2013

Having survived the election and a Supreme Court challenge (for the most part), the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is here to stay. Employers should evaluate the requirements under ACA that apply to their group health plans for...more

What To Expect From The Affordable Care Act In 2013

by Thomas Ferrante Jr., Linda Fleming | Carlton Fields on 1/16/2013

On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed into law the health care reform bill, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This legislation, along with the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, makes...more

The Pluses and Pitfalls of Flexible Spending Accounts

by Janet Raasch | Lawyers.com on 1/3/2013

Healthcare flexible spending accounts are an employee benefit by which workers can set aside a certain amount of their salary, pre-tax, to use for healthcare costs. Some 33 million American workers currently take advantage of...more

What Employers Need to Know About Healthcare Reform for 2013

by Michael Chan, Martin Smith | Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 1/2/2013

As the end of 2012 approaches, we consider what a notable year it has been for the future of healthcare reform, starting with the United States Supreme Court’s decision to uphold key provisions of the Patient Protection and...more

Certain Plan Designs Will Cost More Under The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Fees

by Angela Bohmann | Leonard, Street and Deinard - Employee... on 12/26/2012

The Affordable Care Act establishes a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute as a private nonprofit corporation to assist patients, clinicians, purchasers and policy makers in making informed health decisions using...more

2013 and 2014 under the Affordable Care Act

by Sherman & Howard L.L.C. on 12/21/2012

With the close of 2012 approaching fast, employers should consider the following checklist of items as the nation moves ahead with compliance with the Affordable Care Act. Effective in 2013: The following list...more

Group Health Plans: Year-End Action Items, Upcoming Changes, New Guidance

by Andy R. Anderson | Morgan Lewis on 12/21/2012

As 2012 closes, group health plan sponsors turn their attention to completing 2012 tasks, implementing upcoming 2013 changes, and preparing for the full impact of ACA in 2014. As 2012 draws to an end, employers pass...more

Fees Under The New Healthcare Reform Act Set To Begin

by Fisher & Phillips LLP on 12/11/2012

The new healthcare reform law includes a number of new taxes and fees which are rarely mentioned by the law’s supporters. On December 5, IRS announced final regulations governing new fees on health insurers and employer...more

UBS Fined £29.7 Million by the FSA for Failure to Prevent Unauthorised Trading

by Orrick - Structured Finance Group on 12/5/2012

On November 26, the FSA published a final notice to UBS AG, fining it £29.7 million for having breached Principles 2 and 3 of the FSA’s Principles for Business....more

2013 Expiring and Changing Employee Tax Provisions

by Jacob Mattinson, Diane M. Morgenthaler, Ruth Wimer | McDermott Will & Emery on 11/28/2012

With the fiscal cliff approaching in 2013, several favorable tax provisions affecting individuals and businesses are set to expire. Given this uncertainty, employers must prepare for changing payroll taxes and new limits on...more

2012 Year End Tax Planning - The Time to Act is Now!

by Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, P.C. on 11/26/2012

With the fiscal cliff looming, year-end tax planning is even more difficult in 2012 than ever before. "Will they or won't they" is the question being asked of Congress. "Who knows" is my answer right now. ...more

A Guide to Employee Benefits Administration and Leaves of Absence

by Joni L. Andrioff, Michelle Barrett, Michael G. Congiu, Steven J. Friedman, Susan Katz Hoffman, Diane L. Kimberlin, Adam J. Peters, Michelle P. Thomas, George R. Wood | Littler on 11/26/2012

Laws Providing Leaves of Absence - Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) - The FMLA, as relevant here, requires covered employers to provide eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave due to a serious...more

McNees Insights - Fall 2012

by Vance E. Antonacci, Scott Alan Mitchell, David M. Watts, Jr. | McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on 11/15/2012

In This Issue: Year-End Tax Planning - Year-end planning is a bigger challenge this year than in past years because, unless Congress acts, tax rates will go up next year, many more individuals will be snared by...more

Benefits Update, No. 4, November 2012: FSA Rules Changing

by Fisher & Phillips LLP on 11/9/2012

Beginning in 2013, employee pre-tax contributions to a flexible spending account (FSA) will be limited to $2,500. In the past, companies could impose their own limits on these employee contributions. Here's what you need to...more

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ALERT: Deadlines loom for 2012 health care reform compliance by Jim Prince

by McAfee & Taft on 10/18/2012

While the timeline for health care reform calls for a phasing in of its key initiatives and compliance measures over several years, employers who provide health plan benefits — and particularly those who offer open enrollment...more

Employment Law Update: Healthcare; 401(k) Plan Fee Disclosures and Fiduciary Responsibilities; & Other Recent Changes

by Jackson Walker on 9/25/2012

In This Presentation: - Healthcare - 401(k) Plan Fee Disclosures and Fiduciary Responsibilities - Fair Labor Standards Act - Data Privacy Issues Please see full presentation below for more...more

Reminder: Upcoming Health Care Reform Deadlines

by Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP on 9/11/2012

Under the health care reform enacted in 2010 under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (referred to collectively here as “PPACA”) new obligations are...more

Healthcare Reform: What Connecticut Employers Need to Know After Supreme Court’s Health Law Ruling

by Pullman & Comley, LLC on 7/16/2012

On June 28, 2012, the Supreme court ruled that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the “Act”) is constitutional. What does the decision mean for employers? The Supreme Court’s decision rests on some...more

Q&A on the U.S. Supreme Court's Decision on Healthcare Reform

by Looper Reed & McGraw, P.C. on 7/13/2012

On June 28, 2012, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its long-awaited ruling on the constitutionality of President Obama's health care reform legislation. The decision resulted in numerous questions due to the complexity of the...more

Health Care Reform Update: Supreme Court Ruling Mandates Timely Employer Actions

by Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 7/2/2012

The Supreme Court’s decision in National Federation of Independent Business v. Sibelius upholding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) leaves in place the market reforms and tax provisions that have become...more

UPDATE: Key Provisions of 2010 Healthcare Reform Legislation for Small (Under 50) Employers

by BrownWinick Law Firm on 6/29/2012

Yesterday, June 28, 2012, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, with the exception that the Federal government's power to terminate Medicaid funding is to be narrowly read. The main...more

UPDATE: Key Provisions of 2010 Healthcare Reform Legislation for Large (50+) Employers

by BrownWinick Law Firm on 6/29/2012

Yesterday, June 28, 2012, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, with the exception that the Federal government's power to terminate Medicaid funding is to be narrowly read. The main...more

UPDATE: Key Provisions of 2010 Healthcare Reform Legislation for Small (Under 50) Employers

by BrownWinick Law Firm on 6/29/2012

Yesterday, June 28, 2012, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, with the exception that the Federal government's power to terminate Medicaid funding is to be narrowly read. The main...more

Supreme Court Upholds Healthcare Reform - It's Time for Employers To Get To Work

by Fisher & Phillips LLP on 6/29/2012

Today the U.S. Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). In what is easily the most significant decision this term, and arguably one of the most important rulings...more

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Congress Returns from Spring Recess

Employer Compliance in 2013 under the Affordable Care Act

What To Expect From The Affordable Care Act In 2013

The Pluses and Pitfalls of Flexible Spending Accounts

What Employers Need to Know About Healthcare Reform for 2013

Certain Plan Designs Will Cost More Under The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Fees

2013 and 2014 under the Affordable Care Act

Group Health Plans: Year-End Action Items, Upcoming Changes, New Guidance

Fees Under The New Healthcare Reform Act Set To Begin

UBS Fined £29.7 Million by the FSA for Failure to Prevent Unauthorised Trading

2013 Expiring and Changing Employee Tax Provisions

2012 Year End Tax Planning - The Time to Act is Now!

A Guide to Employee Benefits Administration and Leaves of Absence

McNees Insights - Fall 2012

Benefits Update, No. 4, November 2012: FSA Rules Changing

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ALERT: Deadlines loom for 2012 health care reform compliance by Jim Prince

Employment Law Update: Healthcare; 401(k) Plan Fee Disclosures and Fiduciary Responsibilities; & Other Recent Changes

Reminder: Upcoming Health Care Reform Deadlines

Healthcare Reform: What Connecticut Employers Need to Know After Supreme Court’s Health Law Ruling

Q&A on the U.S. Supreme Court's Decision on Healthcare Reform

Health Care Reform Update: Supreme Court Ruling Mandates Timely Employer Actions

UPDATE: Key Provisions of 2010 Healthcare Reform Legislation for Small (Under 50) Employers

UPDATE: Key Provisions of 2010 Healthcare Reform Legislation for Large (50+) Employers

UPDATE: Key Provisions of 2010 Healthcare Reform Legislation for Small (Under 50) Employers

Supreme Court Upholds Healthcare Reform - It's Time for Employers To Get To Work

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