On Dec. 20, 2017, the Court chose to vacate key provisions of the EEOC’s final rules for employer-sponsored wellness plans effective Jan. 1, 2019. Unless the EEOC reconsiders and…
The IRS recently updated its list of Frequently Asked Questions related to the ACA’s Employer Mandate where they indicated that penalty letters for calendar year 2015 would start to go…
The 2017 year has been full of ups and downs in the world of benefits compliance and the Affordable Care Act. There has been a lot of activity in…
It’s cold and flu season again, so you should probably get out your handkerchief and be prepared to spend a few days in bed, right? Not necessarily! There are a…
On Oct. 13, 2017, the IRS reversed a recent policy change in how it monitors compliance with the ACA’s individual mandate. For the upcoming 2018 filing season (filing 2017 tax…
On October 12, 2017, President Trump signed an Executive Order directing the federal agencies in charge of implementing the ACA to propose new regulations or to revise existing guidance to…
To The Point Podcast: Trump Administration Releases Guidance on ACA’s Contraceptive Coverage Mandate
On October 6, 2017, The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Treasury, and Labor (the “Departments”) released interim final regulations allowing employers and insurance companies to decline to…
OVERVIEW On Oct. 12, 2017, the White House announced that it will no longer reimburse insurers for cost-sharing reductions made available to low-income individuals through the Exchanges under the Affordable…
Training Your Staff for an Active Shooter Situation An active shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area. To…
The incentives you offer can impact how candidates view your company and its culture. Different programs and benefits will attract different people. Keep this in mind when choosing which initiatives…