Does My Company Need to File ACA 1094/1095 Forms This Year?
Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), certain employers must file and furnish the ACA 1094/1095 forms. Learn more in this article.
Checklist: Mental Health Parity Comparative Analysis
This checklist outlines key steps for complying with MHPAEA’s comparative analyses requirement for NQTLs for plan years beginning in 2025.
Mental Health Parity Final Rule
On September 9, 2024, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury released a final rule to strengthen the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
Federal Court Vacates DOL’s Final Overtime Rule Nationwide
A November 2024 court ruling vacated the DOL’s changes to the FLSA white-collar overtime exemption, reversing salary increases for EAPs and HCEs.
Compliance Monthly Update: October 2024
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in October 2024.
2025 Health FSA Contribution Limit
On October 22, 2024, the IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2024-40 (Rev. Proc. 24-40), which provides the updated limit on employee salary reduction contributions to health flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for the 2025 plan year. The new limit for pre-tax employee contributions to health FSAs will rise to $3,300, representing a $100 increase from the 2024 limit of $3,200.
Proposed Rules Enhancing Coverage of Preventive Services
These rules aim to improve access to preventive services without cost-sharing, especially focusing on making contraceptive services, including over-the-counter (OTC) contraceptives, more accessible.
Compliance Monthly Update: September 2024
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in September 2024.
DOL Updates Cybersecurity Guidance for Plan Sponsors
Learn more about the recent DOL updates to the cybersecurity guidance, and how it applies to all types of plans governed by ERISA.
Compliance Monthly Update: August 2024
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in August 2024.
Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage
This summary addresses the timing and general rules surrounding the Medicare Part D creditable coverage disclosure requirements, and more.
Preparing for the 2024 Election
Federal, state and local elections are scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 5, this year. Employers should be aware of the number of ways elections impact the workplace.
New HIPAA Privacy Protections for Reproductive Healthcare
A new final rule under HIPAA adds more compliance requirements aimed at supporting reproductive healthcare privacy – so you need to take note if you are a healthcare provider, employer-sponsored group health plan, or other covered entity.
Model Attestation Now Available for HIPAA Requirement
Model attestation now available for HIPAA requirement related to reproductive health and abortion data requests.
Compliance Monthly Update: July 2024
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in July 2024.