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The Affordable Care Act imposes a fee on health insurance issuers and self-insured plan sponsors in order to fund comparative effectiveness research. These fees are called PCORI fees...
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The IRS has recently announced the inflation-adjusted contribution limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) will increase for 2021.
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Employers who are subject to equal opportunity report (EEO) will not be required to file EEO surveys in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The following surveys which had expected to...
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The IRS has relaxed mid-year election change rules for fully insured and self-insured employer sponsored health coverage, FSAs, and DCAPs for 2020. The changes are designed to allow...
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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 has a provision which is aimed at easing student loan burdens during the coronavirus pandemic. Qualified student loan payments are temporarily added as acceptable...
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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...
Updated September 11, 2020
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, some public sector employers may be considering making changes to their group health plans. Before making any changes, employers should check with...
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The Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law in March. It has made several changes to retirement and health care benefits to assist those who...
