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HHS Final Rule on Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and …

WEBOn April 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) issued a final rule under Section 1557 of the Affordable …

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What Is the Difference Between these Health Insurance Terms

WEBBecause of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employers and employees may now be expected to have a greater understanding of health care vocabulary. Some terms are …

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COBRA Continuation Coverage

WEBThe Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) allows individuals to continue their group health plan coverage in certain situations. Specifically, COBRA …

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HSA Limits for 2022

WEBThe out-of-pocket maximum limits for high deductible health plans (HDHPs) also increase for 2022. The minimum deductible limits for HDHPs remain the same. Type of Limit. …

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Overview of Grandfathered Plans

WEBGrandfathered plans can avoid a number of the ACA’s reforms. A grandfathered plan is a group health plan or health insurance coverage that was in existence on March 23, …

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U.S. Health System Ranks Last Among Wealthy Countries

WEBThe United States has the worst health care system among wealthy nations, according to a recent analysis from the Commonwealth Fund. The study focused on health systems …

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Form W-2 Reporting Requirements

WEBThe Form W-2 reporting requirement is currently optional for small employers (those that had to file fewer than 250 Forms W-2 for the prior calendar year). Thus, if an employer is …

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Beyond the Basics: 5 Things to Know About the FMLA

WEB1. Plant meetings: Each plant manager schedules a plant-wide meeting each month. You are required to attend at least six of these meetings in a 12-month period. 2. Department …

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HHS Extends Transition Policy for Non-ACA Compliant Health Plans

WEBOn Jan. 19, 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) extended an existing transition policy for certain health plans that do not comply with the Affordable …

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IRS Issues Final Rule on Pay or Play and Nondiscrimination Rules …

WEBOn Jan. 13, 2021, the IRS issued a final rule to clarify the application of the following federal requirements to ICHRAs. The federal nondiscrimination requirements in Internal …

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Is Overtime Doing More Harm Than Good at Your Company

WEBThe work these employees perform may be poor quality or have to be redone, which actually slows down the workflow. If that isn’t enough, overtime may create physical …

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Health-related Productivity Costs

WEBHealth-related Productivity Costs While offering health coverage and benefits for employees and dependents is a major business expense, lost productivity …

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Can an Employer Discipline Safety Violators

WEBA. The answer to your question is “Yes” and “No.”. We’ll explain what we mean and elaborate on some points which may be helpful to you. Disciplinary action should not …

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DOL Rescinds 2018 Final Rule on Association Health Plans

WEBOn April 29, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a final rule that rescinds in its entirety a prior 2018 final rule on association health plans (AHPs). According to the …

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COVID-19 Relief Extends COBRA, HIPAA and Other Plan Deadlines

WEBOn April 28, 2020, the Departments of Labor (DOL) and the Treasury (Departments) issued deadline relief to help employee benefit plans, plan participants and plan service …

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Group Health Plan Fiduciary Litigation on the Rise

WEBA person who is an ERISA fiduciary can be liable for a breach of fiduciary duty. Fiduciaries who do not follow the basic standards of conduct may be personally liable to …

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