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The Affordable Care Act created the PCORI (Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute) to help patients, payers, the public, and clinicians make more informed healthcare decisions....
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The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022 bill. The act is often referred to as “SECURE 2.0” because it builds upon the Setting...
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The IRS issued guidance on the taxability of dependent care assistance programs (DCAPs), also known as dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for 2021 and 2022. Carryovers of...
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Personal protective equipment (PPE), including masks, hand sanitizer, and sanitizing wipes used to prevent the spread of COVID-19, can be deducted as a medical expense when filing...
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Implementing any type of benefit change is usually met with a mix of openness and hesitation, depending on the employee. Many employers have implemented a Health Reimbursement...
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The new IRS guidance includes more options when it comes to unused funds in an employee’s health flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and dependent care assistance programs (DCAPs). The...
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The CARES Act was made into law in late March, providing federal funding to address the COVID-19 crisis. In addition to providing direct financial assistance to Americans, it also...
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The IRS recently increased the health FSA dollar limit on employee salary reduction contributions for 2020 plan years. According to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a dollar limit is...
In a move to expand health care choices and lower costs for consumers, along with reducing administrative burdens for small employers, President Trump has proposed a rule to expand the use of Health...
