Affordable Care Act: 2023 Compliance Checklist
Several ACA requirements will be affected by changes that will take effect in 2023, such as increased dollar limits and a decreased […]
Dependent Care Assistance Programs (DCAPs)
Federal tax law allows employers to provide dependent care assistance benefits for their employees on a tax-free basis. These benefit plans are […]
Workplace Wellness Plan Design – Legal Issues
Wellness plans must be carefully structured to comply with federal laws. This Compliance Overview summarizes the requirements for wellness plans under HIPAA, […]
HSA/HDHP Limits Increase for 2023
On April 29, 2022, the IRS released the inflation-adjusted limits for HSAs and HDHPs for 2023. These limits include: (1) the maximum […]
Health Savings Account (HSA) Eligibility Rules
Many employers pair high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) with health savings accounts (HSAs). Due to an HSA’s potential tax savings, the federal tax […]
Wrap Documents for Welfare Benefit Plans
ERISA requires welfare benefit plans, such as group health plans, to have a plan document and an SPD. In most cases, the […]
Health Care Transparency and “No Surprises Act” Requirements
Group health plans and health insurance issuers are subject to a variety of new requirements that are designed to increase health care […]
Upcoming ACA Reporting Deadlines
ACA reporting under Sections 6055 and 6056 for the 2022 calendar year is due in early 2023. This ACA Bulletin outlines the […]
The Family and Medical Leave Act: Common Questions
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that provides eligible employees of covered employers with unpaid, job-protected leave […]
DOL Issues Guidance on FMLA and Mental Health Conditions
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the U.S. Department of Labor has issued new resources clarifying worker rights to FMLA leave […]
Employer Obligation to Designate FMLA Leave
A 2019 DOL opinion letter clarified an employer’s obligation to timely designate FMLA leave. According to the DOL, employers cannot delay designating […]
FMLA: Covered Employers
The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requires employers covered by the law to provide unpaid leave to eligible employees for […]