OSHA’s Emergency Rule may Affect Employer’s Benefit Plans
On June 10, 2021, The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced the forthcoming issuance of an emergency temporary standard (ETS) establishing […]
Interpreting ARPA’s COBRA Subsidy: Part 2
This blog post is Part 2 of canvasing the IRS’ 41-page FAQs, Notice 2021-31 (the Notice) that provides guidance on the COBRA premium assistance program […]
Interpreting ARPA’s COBRA Subsidy: Part 1
The IRS published its 41-page FAQs, Notice 2021-31 (the Notice) which provides answers to many questions surrounding the COBRA premium assistance program (Subsidy) created by […]
IRS Releases 2022 Inflation-Adjusted Amounts for HSAs and HRAs
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released inflation-adjusted amounts applicable to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and excepted benefits Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) for calendar year 2022. […]
401(K): IRS Releases Updated Operational Compliance List, Includes Secure Act Changes
On April 27, 2021, the IRS posted on its website its most recent updated operational compliance list for qualified retirement plans, including 401(k) plans. The […]
12 Steps to Stronger Cybersecurity for ERISA Plans
The Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has spoken “officially” for the first time regarding best practices for ERISA Plan fiduciaries regarding cybersecurity. […]
401(k): CAA Expanded Loan and Withdrawal Provisions Differ from CARES Act
Earlier this year, in response to the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (“CAA”) on December 27, 2020, we provided information relative to […]
401(K): Deadline For Returning 2020 Excess Deferrals Remains April 15, 2021
On April 8, 2021, the IRS announced on the “Employee Plan News” section of its website that the deadline for returning excess deferrals made to […]
CAA #7: Clarifying The CAA’s Mental Health Parity Rules
The government has published a new set of FAQs (FAQ 45) elaborating on the enhanced compliance requirements of The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA) […]