CAA #15: Departments Issue Guidance Booklet for IDR Process
The Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services (Departments) have released a process guide for entities who may use the Independent Resolution Process […]
2022 Penalty Amounts for ERISA Health & Welfare and 401K Plans
On January 14, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) published its annual announcement of civil monetary penalties for various employee benefits-related violations under ERISA, […]
FAQ Part 51: Coverage Updates: COVID-19 Tests, Colonoscopies, and Contraception
The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Treasury (collectively, the Departments) have issued Part 51 of its FAQs dealing with three […]
New Women’s Preventive Care Services
The ACA requires non-grandfathered health plans to cover preventive care services without cost-sharing. The list of services is determined by the recommendations of various agencies […]
CAA #14: DOL Issues Guidance on Broker Disclosure Requirements Under the CAA
The Department of Labor (DOL) issued Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2021-03 (the FAB) announcing its temporary enforcement policies regarding broker and consultant disclosure requirements to […]
Agencies Release 2021 Form 5500 Series Documents
On December 29th, 2021, federal agencies released information copies of the 2021 Form 5500 Annual Return Forms. For details, read this news release. The Form […]
CAA #13: Rx Drug & Health Care Spending: Reporting Guidance
Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Labor, and the Department of the Treasury (the Departments) have issued technical guidance on the Consolidated Appropriation […]
“On Again” 6th Circuit Dissolves Stay – OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccine ETS Given Green Light
“On again.” No, it’s not a 90’s Rom-Com; it’s sometimes how our legal process works. Late Friday Dec. 17, 2021, the 6th Circuit Ct. of […]
IRS’ 2021 Required Amendments List Doesn’t Affect 401(k) Plans
On November 30, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) released Notice 2021-64 its annual list of required amendments (“RA List”) for individually designed qualified retirement […]