WHCRA and ACA FAQs: Key Takeaways
On October 21, 2024, new FAQs on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA) were issued, providing critical […]
Spooky Compliance Monsters: Common Compliance Errors During Open Enrollment
As the chilling winds of October sweep in, it’s time for the spookiest event of the year: Open Enrollment. Don’t let your benefits decisions haunt […]
IRS Ruling on 401(k) Discretionary Contributions
On August 23, 2024, the IRS gave its approval to a novel arrangement in which employees participating in their employer’s 401(k) plan would be permitted […]
MHPAEA Final Rule: New Compliance Requirements for Employers Starting 2025
MHPAEA Final Rule: New Compliance Requirements for Employers Starting 2025 Recently, the U.S. Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Treasury […]
DOL Confirms Cybersecurity Guidance Covers All Employee Benefit Plans
The DOL’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) confirms that the cybersecurity guidance it issued in April 2021 applies to all employee benefit plans, including health […]
Texas Lawsuit and Reproductive Health Records
On September 4, 2024, Texas filed a lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the HHS Secretary, and Office for Civil Rights […]
Minnesota Paid Family Leave Act (MPLA) Timeline
The Minnesota Paid Family Leave Act (MPLA) was enacted in 2023 with employer deadlines quickly approaching. This landmark legislation provides paid time off for a […]
IRS Releases Guidance on Matching Contributions for Qualified Student Loan Payments
On August 19, 2024, the IRS released Notice 2024-63, providing guidance in the form of Q&As regarding employer matching contributions for “qualified student loan payments” […]
Understanding Medicare Part D Notice Requirements for 2025
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the 2025 parameters for the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit, marking significant updates that […]