BCBSA Class Action Lawsuit: Settlement Update
After an appeal effort, the 11th Circuit has upheld the $2.67 billion settlement in the massive class action …
CA Fully Insured Health Plans Must Cover OTC Contraception Starting in 2024
In September of 2022, Governor Newsom signed SB 523, the Contraceptive Equity Act of 2022, into law which, …
2024 Health FSA & Qualified Transportation Limits
In Revenue Procedure 2023-24, the IRS sets forth a variety of 2024 adjusted tax limits. Among other things, …
Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave Premiums for 2024
The Washington Employment Security Department (WA ESD) has announced the 2024 premium rates for the Paid Family and …
Regulators Remove Enforcement Relief for Two Transparency Requirements
In FAQs Part 61, federal regulatory agencies announce they are removing enforcement relief for the following two Transparency …
IRS Allows Employers to Withdraw Faulty Employee Retention Credits (ERC)
On September 14, the IRS announced a moratorium for the rest of 2023 whereby employers may not submit …
IRS Publishes Final ACA Forms and Instructions for 2023
The IRS has published final forms and instructions for insurance companies and employers to use for calendar year …
California Expands Paid Sick Leave starting January 1, 2024
The California (CA) legislature passed S.B. 616, which expanded the State’s existing paid sick leave mandate, the Healthy …
Oregon Senate Bill 1529: Employer Health Plan Changes
Oregon Senate Bill (SB) 1529 recently passed by the state legislature brings new requirements for employer sponsored health …
Illinois Passes Commuter Benefits Law
Illinois passed the Transportation Benefits Program Act on July 28, 2023, which requires all covered employers to provide …
Mental Health Parity – Agency Guidance & Enforcement
On July 25, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury issued several mental health …
San Francisco’s Health Care Security Ordinance Requires New Contribution Rates for 2024
Employers in San Francisco should be aware of a rate change in the Employer Spending Requirement (ESR) effective …
