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October 2019
In This Issue:
Tips for Conducting a Year-End 401(k) Plan Review3 Ways to Support Employees with Complex Health Problems
February 2019
In This Issue:
Deadlines Extended for 2018 Forms 1095-CIRS Helps Employers Recover Mistaken HSA Contributions
M-1 Reporting Requirements
The Transition from College to Employment - A Checklist
July 2018
In This Issue:
10 Reasons to Include Life Insurance in a Qualified PlanAssociation Health Plans Final Rules
Health & Welfare Plan Reporting & Disclosure Obligations
2018: Second Quarter Compliance Digest
Is Your 401K Plan Ready for Rising Interest Rates?
401K Notice Distribution: Hard Copy vs. Electronic Copy
December 2017
In This Issue:
IRS FAQs on 2015 Employer Penalty PaymentsGuidance Issued on QSEHRAs
401k and Retirement Plan Limits for the Tax Year 2018
Are Your Older Employees Thinking Differently About Retirement?
August 2017
In This Issue:
Employer Penalty and 1094 C 1095 C ReportingDOL Sues Health Plan Alleging SPD and Wellness Program Failures
California Limits Surprise Medical Bills
March 2017
In This Issue:
House Republicans Unveil ACA Repeal Replae LegislationFor DC Plans, Lowest Fees Aren't a Panacea
Fewer Options = Better Investment Decisions?
December 2016
In This Issue:
Extension of Deadline for 2016 Forms 1095 CElection Results and the ACA
Beware of Phishing Email Disguised as Privacy Audit Letter
Adjusted PCOR Fee for Fifth FIling Year Released
October 2016
In This Issue:
HHS Penalties Increase2016 Transitional Reinsurance Fee Form Now available
2016 Third Quater Compliance Digest
August 2016
In This Issue:
ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrim Provisions Affect Health PlansDOL Penalties Increase
Form 5500 Proposed Changes
Safe Harbor 401k Plans: Answers to Common Questions
Employees Want DC Plans and Want to Be Auto Enrolled
May 2016
In This Issue:
Final SBC Template and Related Materials Issued2017 Inflation Adjusted Amounts for HSAs
Sick Pay Laws to Date
Employers Are Concerned About Workers' Preparedness, But Perhaps Not Enough
April 2016
In This Issue:
HIPAA Audits to Increase in 2016New York Small Group Market Update
Five Reasons Why Small Businesses Should Establish Retirement Plans
Fee Allocation in 401k Plans: Choose Your Model
March 2016
In This Issue:
Form 1095-C Notification Reminder and Frequently Asked QuestionsNew SBC Template Implementation Announced
New York City Transit Benefit Mandate
Supreme Court Finds State Reporting Law Is Preempted by ERISA
Tips to Help Highly Compensated Employees Maximize Their Retirement Saving
401k Plan Sponsors Shift From Investment Focus to Emphasizing Retirement Readiness
February 2016
In This Issue:
2016 Poverty Line GuidelinesNew Guidance Addresses Account Based Plans
New Qualified Transit and Parking Guidance
Bringing DC Participant Personas Into Focus
Infographic: Trends in Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans
Retirement Plans Are Not Enough to Meet Workforce's Changing Needs
October 2015
In This Issue:
The Pace Act Halts Small Group ExpansionEmployees on Leave May be FT
Ajdusted PCOR Fee for Fourth Filing Released
July 2015
In This Issue:
Supreme Court Same Sex MarriageNew Reporting Requirements
Final SBC Rules Issued
Compliance Compilation
June 2015
In This Issue:
Protection for LGBT WorkersPreventivie Items and Services
Out of Pocket Requirement
5500 Filing Reminder
May 2015
In This Issue:
Cadillac Tax Part 2Cadillac Tax Part 1
2016 HSA Limits
2016 Cost Sharing Limits
February 2015
In This Issue:
Retroactive 2014 Qualified Transit Vanpooling Exclusion AdjustmentProposed Regulations on Summary of Benefits and Coverage
2015 Federal Poverty Line
January 2015
In This Issue:
Proposed Rules Issued Reqarding Wraparound CoverageACA Impact on Expatriate Plans Eased
October 2014
In This Issue:
IRS Coordinates Cafeteria Plan Rules with the ACAHPID Reference Guide and FAQs
Final Rules Released on Excepted Benefits
California Creates New Paid Sick Leave Lawpdf
September 2014
In This Issue:
Treatment of InternsCertain Affordable Care Act Provisions Will No Longer Apply
CA Aligns Waiting Period with ACA
ACA Checklist
August 2014
In This Issue:
New Employer Reporting Requirements in 2016Informal IRS Comments Help
Another Blow to the ACA
July 2014
In This Issue:
Waiting Period Final RegulationsSupreme Court Decision
FMLA Proposed Rules
April 2014
In This Issue:
New Employer Reporting Requirements in 2016Limited Extension to Sign Up for Exchange Coverage
Law Repeals Deductible Limits for Small Plans
Final 2015 Cost Sharing Limits
December 2013
In This Issue:
10 Concepts That Every Retirement Plan Sponsor Should KnowHealth Reform - Delay for Online Enrollment in SHOP
Health Reform - Exchange Enrollment Periods
Health Reform - W-2 Reporting Reminder
September 2013
In This Issue:
Self-Insured Health PlansContraceptive Coverage
Health Reform
Medicare Part D
Reform
Same-Sex Spouses
July 2013
In This Issue:
House Bill Would Change PPACA Definition of Full-Time EmployeeObama Administration to Delay Key Health Reform Provision to 2015
Administration Quietly Announces Another PPACA Delay
Two Supreme Court Rulings Boost Same-Sex Marriage Rights
New Fiduciary Rules Remain Elusive
June 2013
In This Issue:
Symptoms That Your Retirement Plan Might Be In TroubleHealth Reform - New FAQs on SBC
Health Reform - Guidance Released on Affordability and Minimum Value
Health Reform - Annual Limits on Cost-Sharing
IRS Form 720 Filing Deadline July 31, 2013
May 2013
In This Issue:
Health Reform - Regulation Issued on Small Group Exchange PlansHealth Reform - SHOP Exchange Delay
Workers Need Incentives to Change Poor Health, Wealth Behaviors
Health Reform - Proposed Regulations Issued on 90-Day Waiting Period
Health Insurance Exchanges - Model Notices Now Available
March 2013
In This Issue:
Employer Health Coverage Safe for Now?Employers Making Retirement Readiness a Top Priority
Success in a DC Plan: What Is It and Do You Know Whether You Are Succeeding
February 2013
In This Issue:
How to Spot Hidden Provider CostsHealth Reform - New Regulations on Employer Penalty Provisions
Health Reform - Guidance Issued on the Reinsurance Fee
Health Reform: Contraceptive Coverage and Non-Profit Organizations
Employer Penalty Provisions: Further Details on the Proposed Regulations and Q&As
Delay for Exchange Notice and Additional FAQs
December 2012
In This Issue:
Wellness GuidanceHealth Insurance Market Rules
Guidance on Mandated Coverage
Final Regulations Research Fee
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