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Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) Compensation & Benefits

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPAC), also known as Obamacare, is a United States federal statute passed in March of 2010. The Act creates a nationwide insurance system and provides federal... more +
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPAC), also known as Obamacare, is a United States federal statute passed in March of 2010. The Act creates a nationwide insurance system and provides federal subsidies to reduce the number of uninsured citizens. less -
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On the Basis of Sex… Discrimination in Group Health Plans and What Employers Should Know

In just a few days’ time, recently promulgated federal final rules addressing sex-based nondiscrimination in the administration of health care benefits have created a flurry of healthcare industry activity. The angst arises...more

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Caution! Contents Hot: Key Benefits Issues to Watch During the Remainder of 2024

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While the sweltering roil of temporary regulatory changes related to the COVID-19 pandemic may have cooled and the initial burst of SECURE 2.0 steam begins to dissipate, sponsors of employee benefit plans should keep their...more

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Happy National Employee Benefits Day 2024!

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To all those who work in the employee benefits arena, whether in legal, finance, benefits administration, payroll, tax, human resources, or many other disciplines, this is our annual reminder to celebrate the valuable and...more

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The Department Of Labor’s New Rule: Employee Versus Independent Contractor?

In the dynamic landscape of federal regulations, significant changes have emerged in 2024 that businesses need to be aware of. One of these changes includes the redefining of the classification of “independent contractors”...more

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ESOPs & Employee Benefits Q3 2023 Client Update

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As summer turns to fall, the employee benefits landscape continues to evolve. A few of our thoughts on recent updates are below. Also be on the lookout over the coming weeks for a separate guide to SECURE 2.0 provisions that...more

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Final Regulations Amend Eligibility for Premium Tax Credits

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The IRS recently issued final regulations on the use of Premium Tax Credits (PTCs), resolving the “family glitch” and extending PTC eligibility beyond individuals to family members.  As a result, individuals and their...more

Morgan Lewis - ML Benefits

Ready for a Sale? Part 4: Health and Welfare Plans

This is the fourth and final post in a series aimed at getting the HR, benefits, and executive compensation functions of your organization ready for a potential sale or similar corporate transaction. This post addresses...more

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Group Health Plans Must Provide Free Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Tests Effective January 15, 2022 – Six *Updated* Takeaways

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On January 10, 2022, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury (collectively the “Departments”) issued Affordable Care Act FAQs Part 51 which addresses, in relevant part, payment for over-the-counter...more

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2020 End of Year Plan Sponsor “To Do” List (Part 1) Health and Welfare

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We are pleased to present our annual End of Year Plan Sponsor “To Do” Lists. This year, we present our “To Do” Lists in four separate Employee Benefits Updates. This Part 1 covers year-end health and welfare plan issues....more

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SECURE Act In; Cadillac Tax Out: The Spending Act Makes Serious Changes to Benefits Rules

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Below is a summary of those key provisions. I. SECURE Act The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (the SECURE Act, H.R. 1994) is arguably the most significant and comprehensive retirement saving...more

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“Medical Necessity” Isn’t Well-Defined Unless It Is Well-Defined

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A U.S. District Court in Connecticut recently issued an order that highlights the importance of understanding exactly what the term “medically necessary” means in an ERISA health plan....more

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Five Ways to Simplify Your Employee Benefit Plan Administration For 2020 and Beyond

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As we get ready for 2020 (and beyond) here are five hot employee benefits ideas to implement in order to make your employee benefit plan administration easier...more

Akerman LLP - Health Law Rx

Tread Carefully – DC Federal Judge Weakens Association Health Plan Regulation

A recent ruling by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia calls into question the recently expanded regulations allowing small employers to band together to establish Association Health Plans....more

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Brokers pocket big bonuses for boosting cost of workplace health insurance

As tens of millions of Americans struggle with workplace medical insurance that provides them with little benefit when they most need it, consumers may wonder just how naïve their employers may be in overlooking industry...more

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Your Daily Dose of Financial News

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Wall Street’s brutal December continued yesterday, with stocks diving to a new low “as investors braced for a Federal Reserve decision on interest rates this week and health care stocks were roiled by a decision about the...more

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Association Health Plans Are Drawing A Lot Of Attention, Including Some Pushback

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This is the third article in our series on Association Health Plans (AHP). This week’s discussion focuses on the mixed reaction to the recent Department of Labor (DOL) AHP. In the health benefits market, some state-based...more

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WPI Labor Day Report 2018

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Almost two years into the new presidential administration, and with highly consequential and hotly debated mid-term elections around the corner, Littler’s Workforce Policy Institute’s Labor Day Report examines the state of...more

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Association Health Plans Present Opportunities for Employers

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New guidance helps plan sponsors and employers manage and operate AHPs - The Department of Labor (DOL) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released guidance related to the DOL's June 28th final rule on association...more

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What Every Employer Needs To Know About The Tax Reform Law

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Late last year, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) and it was quickly signed by the President. The Act seeks to reform the current tax system and contains numerous provisions that may be significant to...more

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Decoding the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – Part VI: Employment and Fringe Benefit Related Provisions

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BACKGROUND - The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) creates, modifies or eliminates a number of employment and employee fringe benefit related provisions of the Code. Both employers and employees need to be aware of these...more

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Association Health Plans and the Sale of Group Health Insurance “Across State Lines”

In advance of issuing the Executive Order that culminated in the promulgation by the Department of Labor of proposed regulations expanding the availability of Association Health Plans, President Trump announced that one of...more

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Employment & Benefits News and Developments

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NEW TAX LAW MAKES CHANGES TO COMMUTING BENEFITS - ...The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“TCJA”) generally eliminates employer deductions for commuter transportation and parking fringe benefits. This includes deductions...more

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Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Implications for Health and Welfare Plans and Fringe Benefits

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On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“the Act”) was signed into law, and it has various implications for employers who sponsor employee benefit plans. This newsletter focuses on the provisions in the Act that...more

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Budget Deal Addresses Health Benefit Issues

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The Congressional agreement that reopened the federal government for three weeks quietly addressed—at least temporarily—several high-profile issues affecting public and private health benefits. ...more

Winstead PC

Updates for the New Year - Executive Compensation & Benefits

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In spite of certain sound bites you probably heard late last year, the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) was not repealed for employers. The individual mandate penalty was reduced to zero for a few years, beginning after 2018, so...more

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