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Update Sept. 19th: Senators Graham, Cassidy and others held a press conference today, noting that this bill is the Republicans’ …
Recent Congressional Action on Health Care Reform
Monday, September 18, 2017
Employers who offer financial incentives to employees and spouses for participating in wellness programs such as Health Risk Assessments (HRAs) …
Wellness Program Incentives OK for Now, but Uncertain Future: AARP v EEOC Case
Thursday, September 14, 2017
WHO Employers who sponsor group health plans that offer prescription drug coverage (All plans: large and small; insured … 
July 26, 2017: The US Department of Labor issued a formal Request for Information (RFI) seeking input on the overtime … 
Affordable Care Act FAQ Part 21 (issued November 6, 2014) specifies three approaches to offering health benefits that are not allowed under the ACA. 
The IRS issued Notice 2014-55, Additional Permitted Election Changes for Health Coverage under § 125 Cafeteria Plan. This allows employers who offer cafeteria plans to amend their plans to permit employees to revoke elections mid-year: 1) to enroll in Qualified Health Plans in theMarketplace, or 2) if their hours are reduced to below 30 hours/week.
Various articles covering the most recent benefits newsBenefits Compliance
By Marilyn Monahan, J.D. (marilyn@monahanlawoffice.com ) If you are covered by a small group health plan, new regulations taking effect …
New Premium Rating Rules for Kids in Small Employer Plans
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
[This article was updated Aug. 24 to clarify that the caveat applies to stand-alone telemedicine benefits, not to those that …
Do Telemedicine Benefits Affect H.S.A. Eligibility?
Monday, August 21, 2017
If you currently allow employees to pay pre-tax for supplemental insurance benefits (often called "voluntary benefits") such as fixed-indemnity health … 
This article provides summary information about three "imputed income" areas you might want to review with your Payroll provider, Tax …