Workplace Wellness Programs— HIPAA Nondiscrimination Rules

Workplace wellness programs often incorporate rewards to promote healthy…


IRS updates required tax notice to address plan loan offsets

In September, the IRS updated their required model notice. This model notice is…


Oct. 15 Deadline Nears for Medicare Part D Coverage Notices

The Medicare Part D coverage deadline is quickly approaching. All plan sponsors…


Benefits Insights: Summary Annual Report

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) requires plan…


Form 5500 Annual Return/Report of Employee Benefit Plan

Each year, employee benefit plan administrators are generally required to file…


Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Rules

Highlights MLR Standards Issuers in the large group market must spend at…


Medicare Part D: Creditable Coverage Disclosure Notices Due by Oct. 14

Employers with group health plans that provide prescription drug coverage must…


Change to 2018 HSA Family Contribution Limit

Yesterday, the IRS released a bulletin that includes a change impacting…


DOL RELEASES AHP RULE-MAKING

Proposed Federal Guidance Issued on Association Health Plans January 4, 2018 -…


ACA Compliance Bulletin: FURNISHING DEADLINE DELAYED FOR 2017 ACA REPORTING

OVERVIEW On Dec. 22, 2017, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice…