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WHCRA and ACA FAQs: Key Takeaways
October 23, 2024 -
IRS Ruling on 401(k) Discretionary Contributions
September 30, 2024 -
MHPAEA Final Rule: New Compliance Requirements for Employers Starting 2025
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DOL Confirms Cybersecurity Guidance Covers All Employee Benefit Plans
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Texas Lawsuit and Reproductive Health Records
September 11, 2024
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H&W: Affordability of Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage
This is the second in a series of blogs covering IRS Notice 2015-87. In our first blog, we discussed important considerations regarding the integration of HRAs and similar arrangements into an employer’s group health plan. This installment addresses guidance on
H&W: Integration of HRAs with Group Health Plans
The IRS recently published Notice 2015-87 which provides additional guidance to employers on compliance with the Affordable Care Act ("ACA"). This Notice is lengthy and meaty and covers a multitude of topics. We will try to break it down into
2015 Form 5500 Released
The U.S. Department of Labor has released the 2015 Form 5500 and related instructions. Modifications to Form 5500 as well as schedules and instructions for plan year 2015 are described under “Changes to Note” in the 2015 instructions. Examples of
H&W: Form 5500 Automatic Extension Remains at 2 ½ Months
On December 4, 2015, Congress repealed the Form 5500 extension period that had been increased back in July of this year. In July, the automatic extension of 2 ½ months was increased to 3 ½ months for plan years beginning