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New Guidance Provides Additional Details on Form 1095-C Reporting Relief
On February 21, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) released Notice 2025-15 (the “Guidance”) providing guidance on an alternative...
Mar 4


2024 Legislative Year in Review for Employers
What are employer responsibilities under federal and state legislation?
Jan 2


Gag Clause Attestations Due 12/31/24 | Carrier Reference Guide
The next GCPCA is due by December 31, 2024, covering the period since the last preceding attestation.
Oct 31, 2024


Webinar on 11/20| ERISA Compliance 101: Plan Documents and Annual Required Notices
Are you sending the required disclosure notices to participants and their dependents?
Oct 22, 2024


Q3 2024 | Legislative Review for Employers
For important details and timely information on employee benefits topics, we encourage you to visit the Q3 2024 Legislative Review page.
Oct 1, 2024


Delaware PFL Starts Soon—Learn How to Optimize Your Options
Delaware's PFL Act will soon require all employers with more than 10 employees to offer paid family leave benefits starting January 1, 2026.
Sep 30, 2024


Medicare Part D Employer Notification Requirements
The 2025 Annual Election Period (AEP) for Medicare Part D begins October 15, 2024 and ends December 7, 2024.
Sep 13, 2024


Q2 2024 | Legislative Review for Employers
Key Topics & Critical Information for Employers For important details, timely information and exclusive access to webinars on prominent...
Jul 1, 2024


Webinar on 6/18 💻 | Medical Loss Ratio Rebates and PCORI Fees
Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM MEDICAL LOSS RATIO (MLR) REBATES The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires health...
May 22, 2024


Q1 2024 | Legislative Review for Employers
Key Topics & Critical Information for Employers For important details, timely information and exclusive access to webinars on prominent...
Apr 1, 2024


Here’s A Term Employers & Plan Sponsors Should Remember, “Fiduciary Duties”
Recent Johnson and Johnson (J&J) complaint provides a valuable glimpse into the potential liabilities of being a fiduciary.
Feb 14, 2024


Affordable Care Act Reporting Reminders and Deadlines for the 2023 Calendar Year
Now that a new year has begun, the deadlines by which employers must comply with the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) 1094/1095 reporting...
Jan 24, 2024


2023 Legislative Review for Employers
Key Topics & Critical Information for Employers For important details, timely information and exclusive access to webinars on prominent...
Jan 3, 2024


Q3 2023 Legislative Review for Employers
Key Topics & Critical Information for Employers For important details, timely information and exclusive access to webinars on prominent...
Oct 2, 2023


Q2 2023 | Legislative Review for Employers
Key Topics & Critical Information for Employers For important details, timely information and exclusive access to webinars on prominent...
Jul 5, 2023


Know the Facts | Maryland Paid Family Leave
Last year, on April 9, 2022, the Maryland General Assembly overrode Governor Larry Hogan’s veto of the Time to Care Act of 2022 to...
Mar 9, 2023


2022 Legislative Review for Employers
Key Topics & Critical Information for Employers For important details, timely information and exclusive access to webinars on prominent...
Jan 3, 2023


CMS Delays RxDC Data Submission
CMS has announced that the RXDC data submission requirement has been extended until January 31, 2023. In addition, CMS noted there will...
Dec 28, 2022


RxDC Reporting Resources & Carrier Guidelines
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA) requires health plan sponsors to submit detailed information on prescription drug...
Dec 13, 2022


2023 Health FSA Inflation Adjustments
On October 18, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Revenue Procedure 2022-38 that sets forth various 2023 tax-related limits...
Oct 20, 2022
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