The recent passage of the government spending bill left us celebrating the repeal of three ACA provisions: the health insurance tax (HIT), i.e., the tax on health insurers, the medical…
1.13.2020
Compliance Confidence
ACA and regulatory compliance today can be the source of great concern and frustration for plan managers. Our dedicated team of attorneys and experts is solely focused on analyzing and interpreting benefit regulations to provide you with the advice and actions steps you need to meet your regulatory responsibilities.
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Newsbrief–Lawmakers Repeal ACA Taxes: Congress and the President Provide Employers and Employees with an Early Holiday Present
Put on the breaks and turn off the engine–there may be no implementation of the “Cadillac” tax. The end-of-year spending bill, passed by the House on December 17, includes its…
12.18.2019
Employee benefits compliance is ever-changing with the introduction of new legislation and regulations. Check out this quarterly update on recent legislative and regulatory proposals and changes as you head into…
12.11.2019
One of the pillars of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the Shared Responsibility for Individuals. This provision requires individuals to carry minimum essential health care coverage or pay a…
12.06.2019
Compliance Confidence
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Season’s Greetings: How to Prepare Your Benefits & HR Responses for the Holidays
For many, the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year. For those charged with meeting compliance requirements and overseeing employee safety, the holidays can be fraught with risk, danger and added stress. Prepare for unforeseen HR…
11.13.2019
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) contains a number of limits and penalties that apply to employers. Staying on top of the requirements can be a challenge. Our team of compliance…
11.11.2019
Leave management has taken the northeast by storm recently—starting in New York, Massachusetts and now, in Connecticut. As an HR manager, keeping track of state legislation as well as national…
11.01.2019
An MIT Technology Review recently found that more than 26 million consumers have taken ancestry tests such as those offered by AncestryDNA and 23andMe. In fact, as many consumers completed…
10.23.2019
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Individual Coverage HRA (ICHRA) Update: Treasury and IRS Issue Proposed Rules on Affordability
This past summer, the Departments issued their final rule detailing compliance for employers when offering an individual coverage HRA (ICHRA). ICHRAs are the vehicle with which any size employer may…
10.18.2019
Open enrollment can be a hectic time of year for HR and benefits professionals. Keeping up with an influx of employee questions, communications and deadlines can be a job in…
10.16.2019
Compliance Confidence
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MA Paid Family and Medical Leave: Updates on 1099 Workers and Private Plan Exemption
On June 17, 2019, the Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) posted final regulations, that went into effect as of July 1st.
10.04.2019