<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;">H&W:</span> Cadillac Tax – Information from the IRS
For taxable years beginning in 2018, employers will have to pay excise taxes on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage; the so-called “Cadillac Tax”. The IRS […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;">H&W:</span> Know the Electronic Distribution Guidelines
A recent case out of the federal district court in New York City emphasizes the importance of careful compliance with the details of ERISA’s regulations […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> Transitional Reinsurance Form Available
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the Transitional Reinsurance Program Annual Enrollment and Contribution Form will be available on October 24, […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> Plans Using Reference-Based Pricing
Employers whose plans use reference-based pricing should be aware of the recent government guidance regarding ACA compliance. Reference-based pricing is a benefit arrangement whereby a […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> Final Regulations: Excepted Benefits and EAPs
The Departments of Treasury, Labor and HHS (the Departments) have issued final regulation regarding the treatment of limited scope dental and vision plans and EAPs […]