Recently, a federal judge ruled that parts of the Trump administration’s 2018 final rule on association health plans were invalid. The court then directed the Department of Labor to reconsider…
Did you know that a rehired employee cannot be asked to re-satisfy a waiting period for benefits eligibility if they return to work with 13 weeks of their termination date?…
As health costs and employer expenditures increase, more employers are considering innovative strategies to help lower health care costs. As with any new strategy, it is important for employers to…
On December 20, 2018 the Federal Register published the final rule from the EEOC removing the part of the regulations related to incentive limits for medical questions and exams under…
In October 2017, President Trump issued an Executive Order calling on the departments to take action on a handful of specific tasks, one of which was to expand…
Listen to our year-end podcast for a review of the major 2018 benefits compliance milestones and a look forward to 2019, including a discussion on the recent ruling by…
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act created a general business tax credit for eligible employers of all sizes that provide paid family and medical leave to their employees…
On Nov. 7, 2018, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury finalized two rules expanding certain exemptions from the ACA’s contraceptive coverage mandate. The first final…
Open enrollment is such an important time of year! Don’t overlook some important compliance reminders. Listen to this podcast for a few dos and don’ts to help make sure your…
This question comes up often. Before extending these type programs to your non-medical plan participants, be sure to listen to this podcast to become aware of reasons this could be…