IRS 2023 Required Amendments (RA) List Calls For No Changes
On November 8, 2023, the IRS released Notice 2023-79, its annual list of required amendments (“RA List”) for individually designed qualified retirement plans, including 401(k) […]
Long-Term, Part-Time Employee (LTPTE) Regulations Proposed by IRS
On November 27, 2023, the IRS released proposed regulations addressing the new rules for long-term, part-time employees (“LTPTEs”) under tax-qualified retirement plans, including 401(k) plans. […]
2024 Adjusted Dollar Limits for 401(k) Plans Released by IRS
The IRS recently released its annual notice, Notice 2023-75, outlining adjusted dollar limits for contributions and benefits under qualified retirement plans, including 401(k) plans. The […]
Gag Clause Attestation Deadline Looming
What is the Gag Clause Attestation? The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 prohibits health plans from entering onto an agreement with plan service providers that […]
IRS Grants Relief from Secure 2.0 Roth Catch-Up Provisions
Good news! On August 25, 2023, the IRS issued Notice 2023-62, which delays the implementation of a key, and administratively troublesome, SECURE 2.0 Act provision […]
More IDR Rules Dismantled: What This Means For Employers
What’s the news? For the fourth time in recent months, a Texas court has vacated portions of the rules governing the independent dispute resolution (IDR) […]
Government Issues Guidance On The Relationship Between The No Surprises Act And The Affordable Care Act
The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Treasury (collectively, the Departments) have issued an FAQ clarifying the relationship between the balance […]
OCR Recommends Consideration Of Multifactor Authentication For HIPAA Security Rule Compliance
HIPAA covered entities, including employer-sponsored health plans, are required to comply with the HIPAA security rule if they handle electronic protected health information (ePHI). In […]
IRS Addresses Tax Implications Of Wellness Benefits Provided Under Fixed-Indemnity Plans
The IRS has recently issued an internal memorandum confirming its position on certain wellness plan arrangements that are being marketed by promoters as being able […]