<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;">H&W:</span> 2016 HSA Limits Released
HSA (health savings account) cost-of-living contribution and coverage adjustments for 2016 have been issued in Revenue Procedure 2015-30. The new 2016 HSA limits, minimum deductibles and […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;">H&W:</span> Wellness Programs and the ADA – is your plan compliant?
On April 20, 2015, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (“EEOC”), which is responsible for enforcement of the ADA, published a proposed rule providing guidance on […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;">H&W:</span> Cadillac Tax – Information from the IRS
For taxable years beginning in 2018, employers will have to pay excise taxes on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage; the so-called “Cadillac Tax”. The IRS […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;">H&W:</span> Know the Electronic Distribution Guidelines
A recent case out of the federal district court in New York City emphasizes the importance of careful compliance with the details of ERISA’s regulations […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;">H&W:</span> 2014 Publication 969 Released: <em>Just in Time for Tax Filing!</em>
The IRS has released the 2014 Publication 969, Health Savings Accounts and Other Tax-Favored Health Plans. Publication 969 provides the general rules for: Health savings […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;">H&W:</span> Employee Payment Plans and Health Coverage
The IRS has provided additional guidance and transitional relief for employers offering health coverage through “employee payment plans”. An employee payment plan is one in […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;">H&W:</span> Minimum Value Loophole Closed and Countdown Begins!
Applicable large employers (ALEs) must offer employer sponsored coverage that is both affordable and provides minimum value to their employees and dependents. Failure to provide […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;">H&W:</span> Form 1095-C….are you ready for ‘Pay or Play’ Reporting?
Are you ready? Many of you might call that a loaded question. Is there a way to even know for sure if we are ready? […]