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The information and content contained in this blog are for general informational purposes only, and does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice. As always, for specific questions concerning your health or 401(k) plans, please consult your own ERISA attorney or professional advisor.
H&W: ERISA Preempts Claim Reporting Law
The United States Supreme Court recently decided the case of Gobeille v. Liberty Mutual Ins. Co. This case will primarily interest employers with self-insured health plans. The Court held that a Vermont statute that required insured and self-insured health plans
2015 Form 5500 – IRS Recommends Not Answering Proposed Questions
Late last year, the U.S. Department of Labor released the 2015 Form 5500. See our earlier blog here. This new form included proposed compliance questions that were not approved by the Office of Management and Budget when the 2015 Form
H&W: Expiration of Shared Responsibility Transition Relief
In its final rule on employer shared responsibility under the ACA, the IRS granted several temporary exceptions to the requirements of the rule in order to assist employers with the transition to their obligations under the rule. In general, those
H&W: IRS Releases Publication 502 and Publication 503 for 2015 Tax Returns
The IRS released Publication 502 and Publication 503 for use in preparing 2015 tax returns. Publication 502 includes medical expenses that are deductible on a taxpayer’s 2015 return and Publication 503 covers the requirements necessary to claim the dependent care tax credit.