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
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.
Compliance Confidence
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MA Paid Family and Medical Leave: Updates on 1099 Workers and Private Plan Exemption
Challenges continue on the Department of Health and Human Service’s (HHS’s) final rule on contraceptives, “Moral Exemptions and Accommodations for Coverage of Certain Preventive Services under the Affordable Care Act…
10.04.2019
As an account manager, one of the most frequent questions I get asked is if an employee can drop their plan mid-year. The answer–well it depends! Here are the questions…
10.01.2019
The long-awaited update defining the new overtime salary thresholds is here. The DOL formally rescinds the 2016 rule and sets forth a new rule effective January 1, 2020.
10.01.2019
Compliance Confidence
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DOL Opinion Letter: Do Employers' Contributions to Employees' HSAs Constitute Earnings for Wage Garnishment Purposes Under the Consumer Credit Protection Act (CCPA)?
The Department of Labor (DOL) recently released a letter for their opinion regarding whether employers' contributions to employees' health savings accounts (HSAs) constitute earnings for wage garnishment purposes under the…
9.23.2019
According to the EEOC, 87% - 94% of individuals who are harassed do not file a claim. Your office's culture has the most significant impact on harassment – whether that’s letting…
9.20.2019
On August 30, 2019, New York published the updated premium rate for Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits and maximum employee contribution for coverage in 2020. The state’s PFL is fully…
9.17.2019
On August 26, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Treasury jointly issued an FAQ to clarify the application of manufacturer coupons to the Affordable…
9.17.2019
New York’s governor has signed Shannon’s Law which is a state law that requires large group insurance companies in the State of New York to cover annual mammogram screenings for…
9.16.2019
California has revised its definition of domestic partner to remove the requirement that at least one partner be at least 62 years of age. A couple meets the new definition…
9.16.2019
Employee benefits compliance is ever-changing with the introduction of new legislation and regulations. OneDigital's SVP of Regulatory Affairs Annette Bechtold shares this quarterly update on recent legislative and regulatory proposals…