<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> Phase Down of ERRP Web Site
Phase Down of ERRP Web Site: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is phasing down the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program (ERRP) Secure Website (SWS) so […]
<span style="color: rgb(120, 92, 165); font-family: arial;"><b>401(k)</b></span> 401(k): Same-Sex Marriage Guidance
401(k): Same-Sex Marriage Guidance–Key Section of DOMA Ruled Unconstitutional The Supreme Court recently struck down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), which […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> Correcting Overwithholding on Same-Gender Spouse Benefits
The IRS has issued guidance for employers and employees correcting overwithholding on same-gender spouse benefits for claims for refunds or adjustments of overpayments of Federal Insurance […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> Recent ACA Guidance Recap
Several government agencies have recently issued clarifying regulations/FAQs and proposed rules. See below for a summary of this information. Small Business Health Care Tax Credit: The IRS […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> Guidance on Minimum Essential Coverage
Final regulations issued August 27th on the individual mandate included provisions clarifying what constitutes Minimum Essential Coverage under an eligible employer sponsored plan. This is relevant in […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> Health Plan & Tax Guidance on DOMA Ruling
Health Plan & Tax Guidance on DOMA Ruling: On August 29, 2013, the IRS provided its initial guidance (Rev. Rul. 2013-17 and accompanying FAQs for same-sex marriages and civil unions) regarding […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> Clarifying Out-of-Pocket Limits for 2014
Out-of-Pocket Limits for 2014: There have been recent reports in the media about a delay in imposing the maximum amount of cost sharing that participant’s […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> 2013 Cultural, Linguistical Appropriate Services
2013 Cultural, Linguistical Appropriate Services: The ACA requires group health plans and health insurance issuers to provide the summary of benefits and coverage (SBC) and uniform glossary […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> Contraception Coverage and Religious Organizations
Contraception Coverage and Religious Organizations: The ACA mandates that all non-grandfathered health plans and health insurance policies provide coverage for preventive services as recommended by the […]