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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
2 min read

Recent DOL Violations and the Importance of Compliance

Compliance with the Service Contract Act and Davis Bacon and Related Acts is receiving more attention than ever from the Department of Labor (DOL). The DOL Wage and Hour Division’s... Read More

June 25, 2015
4 min read

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
2 min read

New Summary of Benefits and Coverage Template Delayed

March 30, 2015 – In a recent response by the Department of Labor (DOL) in their Affordable Care Act (ACA) FAQ, we learned that the new Summary of Benefits and... Read More

April 2, 2015
3 min read

Labor and Employment Alert: HPID Deadline Delayed

The November 5, 2014 deadline that had been previously set by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for most self-insured health plans to obtain a health plan identification number... Read More

November 3, 2014
2 min read

The Importance of SCA Compliance and Recent DOL Violations

Department of Labor (DOL) wage and hour investigations continue to be on the rise in 2014. This trend serves our industry with an important reminder that now is the time... Read More

August 26, 2014
3 min read

2014 Rate Increase Announced for SCA Health and Welfare Fringe Benefits

The U.S. Department of Labor has released its annual memorandum noting a rate increase for Service Contract Act (SCA) Health and Welfare Fringe Benefits. The new rate is $4.02 per... Read More

July 24, 2014
2 min read

The Importance of SCA & DBA Compliance and Recent DOL Violations

Recent years have seen a marked rise in Department of Labor (DOL) wage and hour investigations. With those efforts continuing, now is an important time to review your company’s Service... Read More

July 3, 2014
2 min read

IRS Issues Regulations Regarding Affordable Care Act Reporting Requirements

The Affordable Care Act established two new IRS reporting requirements regarding group health coverage offered to employees. Each new reporting rule requires a detailed report to be filed each year... Read More

May 5, 2014
12 min read

Key Provisions of IRS Final Play-or-Pay Regulations

Employee Designations Factors to Establish Full-Time Employee Status A new employee must be treated as a full-time employee for play-or-pay purposes if it is reasonable to assume that the employee... Read More

March 21, 2014
13 min read

Transitional Reinsurance Fees To Begin in 2014

One of the components of the ACA that will come into play this calendar year is the transitional reinsurance program. The purpose of the program is to help stabilize premiums... Read More

March 11, 2014
2 min read

Health Insurance Mandate Delayed For Medium-Sized Employers

Obama Administration delays health insurance mandate for medium-sized employers For the second time since last year, the White House is giving certain employers a grace period before they must offer... Read More

February 12, 2014
2 min read
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