The Advantages of Pooling SCA and Non-SCA Benefit Claims ‎Should Not Be Overlooked by Federal Contractors

There is a common misconception, often repeated by so called “experts” in our field, that is preventing many federal contractors from maximizing cost effectiveness in the allocation of H&W dollars... Read More

November 8, 2018
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New Tax Law Provisions Affect Employee Benefit Programs

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) recently enacted by Congress will soon become effective. The primary focus of the new law is the reduction of corporate and individual... Read More

December 26, 2017
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Guidance For Employer Shared Responsibility Payments Announced

The IRS has announced new guidance regarding the Employer Shared Responsibility Payments (the “ESRPs”), which are the ACA penalties assessable to “Applicable Large Employers” for failing to provide affordable health... Read More

November 15, 2017
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DOL Announces Reduced SCA H&W Fringe Benefit Rate for SCA Contracts Governed By New Federal Paid Sick Leave Requirements

On July 25, 2017, the Department of Labor (DOL) released All Agency Memorandum #25 (AAM), which serves as the DOL’s annual announcement of the adjustment of the Health & Welfare... Read More

August 9, 2017
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The 2017 Comparative Effectiveness Research Fee

It’s that time of year again. The Affordable Care Act imposes an annual fee called the Comparative Effectiveness Research Fee (CERF) on insurers and plan sponsors of self-insured coverage to... Read More

June 16, 2017
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Affordable Care Act Repeal and Replacement Bills: What Could it Mean for ‎Employers and Employees?‎

On March 6, 2017, House Republicans introduced two coordinated bills to the Ways and Means Committee and the Energy and Commerce Committee designed to repeal and replace the Affordable Care... Read More

March 21, 2017
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Employers Urged To Continue ACA Compliance Efforts

January came and went, as did the January 27 budget resolution deadline for a report on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) reconciliation. Highlighted by the missed target date is the need... Read More

February 14, 2017
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ACA Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Fee Filing Deadline Approaching

This is an early reminder that employers with insured plans/HRA arrangements are required to report and pay the 2015 ACA Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fees for the HRA plan... Read More

July 1, 2016
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The DOL Provides Guidance on How to Coordinate Fringe Benefit Requirements with the Affordable Care Act

Please feel free to share your thoughts and/or questions in the comments section of this blog below. Last week the Department of Labor (DOL) issued an All Agency Memorandum 220... Read More

April 12, 2016
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Affordable Care Act Reporting Penalties Increased

Form 1094/1095 Penalties Increased Significantly President Obama recently signed a bill that will significantly increase penalties levied due to failure to file various tax reporting forms – including Form 1094/1095.... Read More

July 9, 2015
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Supreme Court Upholds Subsidies In Federal and State-based Exchanges

The Supreme Court upheld a key provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) today, ruling that subsidies should be available in states that have set up their own health insurance... Read More

June 25, 2015
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Department of Labor Releases Workplace Wellness Programs Research Report

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently published a report on Workplace Wellness Programs, an analysis of services offered, participation and incentives. Click here for the full report. The report focuses... Read More

May 6, 2015
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