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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: Reinsurance Contribution Rates for 2016
November 26, 2014: The Department of Health and Human Services released proposed 2016 Reinsurance Contribution Rates. Click Here The proposed reinsurance contribution rate for 2016 is $27 annually per enrollee. As a reminder, ACA requires health insurance issuers and self-funded group
H&W: ACA Forms 1094 & 1095 Reporting
You heard it was coming and you’ve seen it start to arrive. You’ve also heard the old saying, “In Like a Lion and Out Like a Lamb,” or vice versa, and although that saying has nothing to do with health
H&W: Low Stop-loss Specs and the ACA
The Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently issued guidance [TR 2014-01] expressing its views on whether ERISA preempts state regulation of stop-loss insurance. This guidance will be of interest to employers that sponsor self-insured health plans and purchase stop-loss coverage with
H&W: 401(k): Advance copies of 2014 Form 5500
The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration released advance informational copies of the 2014 Form 5500 and related instructions on December 15, 2014. These advance copies are for informational purposes only and cannot be used to file an annual return.