Regulatory Changes to the ACA
Now that efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are on hold, the Trump Administration …
New Laws in California
AB 168—Salary History: This bill prohibits employers from relying on the salary history of an applicant for employment …
IRS Releases Final 1095-C and 1094-C Forms and Instructions
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released final forms and instructions for reporting under the Affordable Care Act …
IRS Announces a Number of 2018 Cost-of-Living Adjustments
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released Revenue Procedure 2017-58 and Notice 2017-64, which announce a number of …
Trump Administration Will Halt Cost-Sharing Reduction Payments
The White House has announced that it will discontinue cost-sharing reduction payments to insurance companies. Fifteen states and …
President Issues Executive Order on AHPs, STLDI and HRAs
President Trump has signed an executive order intended to allow individuals and small businesses to buy health insurance …
Changes Coming to Small Group Premiums for Children
New regulations will take effect January 1, 2018 that will affect the premiums for covered children and employees …
The TrumpCare Zombie is Dead (for now)
After three Senate Republicans said they would not vote for the latest version of the repeal-and-replace bill, the …
Disasters Should Prompt Employers to Plan for the Next One
Many employers are focused on helping employees impacted by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. These disasters, plus the …
Medicare Part D Advisory: Sponsors of Prescription Drug Plans Must Provide Notices Prior to October 15 Each Year
Sponsors of group health plans that cover prescription drugs must provide Medicare Part D creditable (or non-creditable) coverage …
State and Local Law Update
One of the most difficult things for human resource and absence management professionals to do is keep up …
CBO Estimates Impact of Ending Cost-Sharing Reduction Payments
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has estimated that ending cost-sharing reductions would increase medical insurance premiums for silver …
