The House Ways and Means Committee recently approved 11 bills that increase the flexibility of HSA and FSA plans and also focus on delaying the implementation of some of the…
In October 2017, President Trump issued an Executive Order including 3 things aimed at unraveling pieces of the Affordable Care Act when efforts in Congress failed to do so….
The IRS recently released the HSA contribution limits, HDHP deductible and out of pocket limits, and the ACA out of pocket limits for 2019. The interaction of these limits can…
There has been an uptick in the volume of DOL audits in recent years. The timeframe to respond to an audit notice is short and it is important to be…
The IRS recently lowered the maximum annual HSA family contribution limit for 2018 to $6,850, a $50 decrease from the prior limit of $6900. Listen to learn…
The DOL has been talking for a while about applying new claims regulations to ERISA covered disability plans. These regulations were originally to apply to claims filed on or after…
On Jan. 22nd President Trump signed into law a continuing spending resolution to end the government shutdown and continue funding through Feb. 8, 2018. This particular resolution also impacted three…
Do you as an employer allow for pre-tax contributions through a Section 125 plan or cafeteria plan? Do you have an FSA or Dependent Care Account? Do you have a…
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…