Millennial Healthcare: Convenience & Choice
The workforce is changing; 83 million Millennials (as defined by birth dates between 1981-1996) may soon make up the largest segment of our workforce. This […]
Final Forms Released: IRS Forms 1094 & 1095
Today, The IRS released its final Forms 1094 & 1095 and related instructions for the 2018 tax year. There are “B” and “C” versions of […]
Is your Wellness Program “All Well and Good?” Three Steps to Shore-Up your Wellbeing Programs.
Wellness is an employer hot topic, the fire fueled, no doubt, by the recent federal ruling from AARP v. EEOC where the court vacated portions […]
Draft IRS Forms 1094 & 1095 Released
Today, The IRS released draft Forms 1094 & 1095 along with related instructions for the 2018 tax year. “Wait…what are these forms, who files them […]
Three Easy Steps to Avoid Unnecessary Claims Litigation
In our fast-paced world of “Go! Go! Go!” it’s easy for us to miss the detail, to overlook the fine print. When it comes to […]
AHP Final Rule Update: the IRS and DOL Sketch in the Details
In mid-July we posted a blog summarizing the AHP’s Final Rule; this week, the IRS and DOL published guidance on how to apply these rules […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;">H&W:</span> Association Health Plans: Final Rule Recap
On June 21, 2018, the Department of Labor published its final rule addressing ERISA’s Association Health Plan (“AHP”) regulations. The final rule does not supplant […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;">H&W:</span> ACA Play or Pay Penalty Notification and Response Process
In our earlier blog, we discussed how the IRS would be notifying Applicable Large Employers (“ALE”) when they are identified as potentially liable for an […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;">H&W</span> 2019 HSA Limits Released
HSA (health savings account) cost-of-living contribution and coverage adjustments for 2019 have been issued in Revenue Procedure 2018-30 . The new 2019 HSA contribution limits, minimum deductibles […]