Updated PCORI Fees Released: Due July 31, 2020
In last week’s blog, we mentioned that the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fees for plan years ending …
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Fees Due By July 31, 2020
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) created the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to help patients, clinicians, payers and …
Health Savings Account Requirements and Limits for 2021
A Health Savings Account (HSA) lets an individual set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay for …
IRS Relaxes Election Change, Other Rules for Cafeteria Plans and FSAs
Long-awaited guidance regarding qualifying events (among other Section 125 rules) has been released within Internal Revenue Service (IRS) …
New COBRA Model Notices and FAQs for May 2020
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued new Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) model notices and corresponding …
Los Angeles County Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Signed into Law
Which employers are affected? An employer that has 500 or more employees nationally with the exception of federal, …
Disaster Relief Notice Provides New Guidance for Employers Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Employers now have specific guidance from the Department of Labor (DOL), Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Department of …
Mid-April Recap: Form 5500 News, Flexible Spending Account Reminders and Tax-free Funds
There is has been plenty of news rolling in during the month of April.
With all the recent …
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Additional Details Regarding Proper Documentation of Leaves
The Department of Labor (DOL) just updated its Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) FAQs to include additional …
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Updated Guidance, IRS FAQs on Documentation and Tax Credits
The Department of Labor (DOL) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) continue to release guidance in the wake of …
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Impact on Employee Benefits
President Trump signed into law a second stimulus package on March 18, 2020, entitled “Families First Coronavirus Response …
Latest COVID-19 News for Employers: Unemployment Insurance
As many businesses face office/facility closures due to state orders or responsible social distancing, employees will be wondering …
