<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> 2013 HSA Contribution Limits
2013 HSA Contribution Limits: The IRS recently issued Revenue Procedure 2012-26, which provides the 2013 cost-of-living contribution and coverage adjustments for HSAs. The new limits for calendar […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> Proposed Rule on Comparative Effectiveness Fees
Proposed Rule on Comparative Effectiveness Fees: On April 12, 2012, the IRS issued proposed regulations addressing the fees imposed by the Affordable Care Act on certain health plan […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> Enforcing the ACA through Plan Audits
Enforcing the ACA through Plan Audits: Recent written audit requests to health and welfare plans from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) have included inquiries related […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> Key Tax Provisions in the Affordable Care Act
Key Tax Provisions in the Affordable Care Act: The IRS has posted a list of tax provisions under the Affordable Care Act that are now in effect. […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> Counties Where ‘Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate’ Notices Will Be Required
Counties Where ‘Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate’ Notices Will Be Required: The Public Health Services Act requires non-grandfathered group health plans and health insurance issuers offering non-grandfathered […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> COBRA Coverage Audit
COBRA Coverage Audit: The IRS seems to be stepping up its efforts to ensure that employers comply with COBRA continuation coverage rules — most recently by […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> New SBC Frequently Asked Questions
New SBC Frequently Asked Questions: The Department of Labor recently updated its web site with additional information about the Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC). This […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> Deadline for Using ERRP Funds
Deadline for Using ERRP Funds: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued a Federal Register notice establishing a timeframe by which plan sponsors participating in […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> Essential Health Benefits
Essential Health Benefits: On December 16, 2011, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a Bulletin describing its approach in defining the essential health benefits (EHB) […]