Spooky Compliance Monsters: Common Compliance Errors During Open Enrollment
As the chilling winds of October sweep in, it’s time for the spookiest event of the year: Open Enrollment. Don’t let your benefits decisions haunt […]
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 […]
HHS Issues Annual Adjusted Civil Penalties for MSP and SBC Violations
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced its final regulations adjusting civil penalties for annual inflation, which included […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;">H&W:</span> Final SBC Rules Apply Beginning in Fall 2015
On June 16, 2015, the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor and Department of Health & Human Services (“Departments”) issued final regulations regarding the summary […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;">H&W</span> SBC Proposed Changes
The ole adage, ‘The only thing constant in life is change’, has never been more true than within the realm of health benefits. Throw in […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> Summary of Benefits and Coverage FAQs
Summary of Benefits and Coverage: On May 11,2012, the Departments of Labor, Treasury and HHS (“the Departments”) issued an Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the obligation of health […]
<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> Final Guidance Issued for PPACAs SBC Requirement
Final Guidance Issued for PPACAs SBC Requirement: Last week, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury issued final regulations applicable to group […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> Summary of Benefits and Coverage Requirements
Summary of Benefits and Coverage Requirements: In a blog dated 8/18/11, I described the proposed Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) and Uniform Glossary that are […]