MEWAs – Proposed Rules on Annual Reporting Requirements
The Department of Labor has issued a proposed rule that would affect the Form 5500 annual reporting requirements for ERISA plans. The bulk of the […]
Additional COBRA Subsidy Guidance: IRS Notice 2021-46
New guidance from IRS Notice 2021-46 (Notice) provides additional clarity on some miscellaneous requirements of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 regarding premium assistance […]
MEWAs: State Regulation vs ERISA Preemption
There has long been confusion around a state’s ability to regulate Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements (MEWAs) and ERISA’s preemption of those regulations. The reason for […]
Make Sure Employers Know Their Responsibilities in a MEWA
There are few things more complicated in running a multiple employer welfare arrangement (MEWA) than making sure that the employer members understand their rights and […]
Form M-1 Annual Report Due By March 1
The due date to file the Form M-1 annual report is fast approaching. The Form M-1 is used to report the custodial and financial information […]
2020 Penalty Amounts for ERISA Health and Welfare and 401(k) Plans
To adjust for annual inflation, the Department of Labor (DOL) published the 2020 civil monetary penaltis for certain violations of health and retirement plans subject […]
Department of Labor to MEWAs: Ten Tips for Filing the Form M-1
On December 3, 2018, the Department of Labor (DOL) released the 2018 Form M-1 and accompanying document “10 Tips for Filing Form M-1 for Association […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> Advance Copies of Form 5500 for 2013 Plan Year
The Department of Labor (DOL) released an advance copy of the 2013 Form 5500 with schedules, instructions and a related news release. Welfare plans should […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> Coverage of Contraceptive Services
Coverage of Contraceptive Services: The ACA provides that all non-grandfathered health plans and health insurance policies provide coverage for preventive services as recommended by the Health […]