In a March 2023 ruling, a Texas federal district court vacated all actions taken by the Departments of Labor (“DOL”), Health and Human Services (“HHS”), and Treasury (collectively, the “Departments”) to implement or enforce...more
In light of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overruling the constitutionally protected right to an abortion, many employers have announced various travel benefits that may cover...more
On June 24, 2022, in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the U.S. Constitution does not protect the right to obtain an abortion. While reactions to the opinion vary widely,...more
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires employers who file 250 or more W-2s to report the cost of coverage under an employer-sponsored group health plan on an employee’s W-2.This is reported in Box 12, with Code DD....more
Recent guidance from the Department of Labor (“DOL”), Health and Human Services (“HHS”) and Treasury (the “Departments”) provides limited enforcement relief from the summary of benefits and coverage (“SBC”) disclosure rules...more
Effective January 1, 2017, small employers with fewer than 50 full-time employees will be allowed to offer employees a standalone health reimbursement account (“HRA”) without being subject to an excise tax under a law passed...more
Despite guidance from the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), the Department of Labor (“DOL”) and the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) indicating the prohibition of the practice under the Affordable Care Act...more
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