<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;">H&W</span> Avoiding Discrimination: Former Employee HSA Contributions
The IRS recently issued a private letter ruling answering whether or not an employer could contribute a different amount to a former employee’s HSA than […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;">H&W</span> 2016 Transition Relief for Section 6055 and 6056 Reporting
Extension for Providing Employee Statements The IRS has announced 2016 transition relief that includes a 30 day extension to furnish the Section 6055 & 6056 employee […]
2016 Form 5500 – Advance Informational Version Available
The U.S. Department of Labor along with the IRS and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation has released advance informational copies of the 2016 Form 5500 and […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;">H&W</span> New PCORI Fee Announced!
The latest PCORI fee amount has been released! Notice 2016-64 announced the PCORI fee for policy years and plan years that end on or after October 1, […]
<span style="color: rgb(120, 92, 165); font-family: arial;">401(k)</span> 2017 Inflation Adjustments
The IRS has provided 2017 inflation adjustments that could impact certain dollar limits that apply to 401(k) plans. An overview of the guidance on the 2017 […]
“HIPAA Privacy Notice” Notice
Most people who took Speech 101 in college probably heard the adage, “Tell Them What You’re Going to Tell Them. Tell Them. Then Tell Them […]
HIPAA Privacy and Security Audits: OCR Phase 2
Introduction The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched its second phase of HIPAA Privacy and Security Audits. The Audit Program was launched […]
2016 Form 5500 – IRS Says Do Not Answer these Questions
Late last year, the U.S. Department of Labor released the 2015 Form 5500. This new form included proposed compliance questions that were not approved by […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;">H&W</span> 5500 Changes Coming Soon!
In July, the Department of Labor, Internal Revenue Service and Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (“Agencies”) jointly released proposed rules that recommend substantial changes to the […]