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Timeframe Announced for Introducing ACA Replacement
It appears more and more likely that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) could be repealed or revised by the Republican-controlled 115th...
Feb 24, 2017
Family HRA Integration FAQs Issued
The Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services have issued additional guidance regarding the integration of health...
Feb 9, 2017
Breaking News: President Trump Issues Day One ACA Executive Order
On day one of his administration, President Trump issued an Executive Order aimed at beginning the process of fulfilling one of his most...
Jan 23, 2017
Updated IRS Guidance on ACA Information Reporting by Employers
The IRS has released a chart and a tax tip to help employers understand the types of forms, the purpose of each, and noteworthy dates for...
Jan 9, 2017
21st Century Cures Act - Small Employer HRA Guidance
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) changed the health reimbursement account (HRA) landscape significantly. Provisions under the ACA include a...
Jan 4, 2017
PPACA – End of Year Action Required
The employer shared responsibility “pay or play” mandate and health coverage reporting under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) begin January...
Nov 21, 2014
Supreme Court to Hear Another PPACA Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear yet another case challenging the Affordable Care Act (ACA), this one related to the exchange...
Nov 17, 2014
Notice Requirements for Employers Reducing or Eliminating Coverage
The Department of Labor (DOL) released a Frequently Asked Question related to recent changes in the contraceptive coverage mandate under...
Jul 25, 2014
Federal Appeals Court Ruling on Exchange Subsidies
In a ruling that represents a potential setback to the healthcare reform law, a federal D.C. appeals court has ruled that the government...
Jul 24, 2014
IRS Issues Guidance on Employers and the Individual Exchange
On May 13, 2014 the IRS issued guidance for large employers warning that they will not be in compliance with the Patient Protection and...
Jul 17, 2014
Supreme Court Ruling on Religious Objection to Contraceptive Coverage
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that “closely-held” employers with religious objections do not have to cover certain contraceptives...
Jul 1, 2014
New Guidance on PPACA's Employer Mandate and Employer Payment Plans
The IRS periodically updates a collection of frequently asked questions and answers addressing a range of implementation issues related...
May 22, 2014
March 31 Exchange Enrollment Deadline Extended
March 31 is the last day of the initial open enrollment period to sign up for healthcare exchange coverage under the Patient Protection...
Mar 27, 2014
Final Rules Require Information Reporting under PPACA
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued two final rules providing details on the information that employers must report to the IRS...
Mar 25, 2014
Employer Mandate Rules Begin 2015
The Treasury and the IRS have issued final regulations implementing the employer shared responsibility (mandate) provisions under the...
Feb 11, 2014
Marketplace Notice Required for New Hires
One of the major elements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“PPACA”) is the creation of various insurance Exchanges...
Feb 4, 2014
DOL Issues New FAQ on Multiple Topics
The most recently issued guidance from the DOL comes in the form of another set of “Frequently Asked Questions” (FAQs). FAQ XVIII...
Jan 29, 2014
Contraceptive Coverage Mandate - Religious Objection Update
Under healthcare reform’s preventive services rules, a non-grandfathered, non-excepted group health plan must cover contraceptive drugs,...
Jan 3, 2014
Transitional Reinsurance Fee Updates
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) created a transitional reinsurance program (TRP) fee to help partially offset the...
Dec 23, 2013
New Guidance Requires Action by Employers for their HRA Plans
The US Treasury Department and the Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued guidance concerning how the Patient Protection & Affordable...
Nov 12, 2013