Over the weekend, the U.S. Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the U.S. Department of Labor (Labor) announced that small and midsize employers can begin taking advantage of two new refundable payroll tax credits, designed to immediately and fully reimburse them, dollar-for-dollar, for the cost of providing Coronavirus-related leave to their employees. This relief […]
Do you understand the requirements of the Form I-9 to ensure accuracy and compliance with employment eligibility verification? Immigration related accountability is on the rise. The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continues to focus on worksite enforcement in 2020. An increasing number of companies are now requiring the use of E-Verify as a […]
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Act”) in an overwhelming vote on Saturday, March 14, 2020. President Trump has endorsed the legislation and the U.S. Senate is expected to vote on it today. The Act will be the second emergency Coronavirus response measure to be passed. President Trump had previously […]
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on Essential Health Benefit (EHB) coverage and the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), EHB reflects the scope of benefits covered by a typical employer and covers at least 10 specified categories of items and services. CMS’ FAQs: 1.Does […]
Today, in IRS Notice 2020-15, the Internal Revenue Service advised that HDHPs (High-Deductible Health Plans) can pay for 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)-related testing and treatment, without jeopardizing their status. This also means that an individual with an HDHP that covers these costs may continue to contribute to a health savings account (HSA). In Notice […]
Author: Nathanael M. Alexander, Esq., Director of Compliance – AP Benefit Advisors On January 17, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published the updated Federal Poverty Level (FPL) guidelines for 2020. The revised FPL guidelines are effective as of January 15, 2020, with the new FPL level set at $12,670 for a person […]
On January 15, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) released its 2020 inflation-adjusted civil monetary penalties that may be assessed on employers for violations of a wide range of federal laws, including: The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA); The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); and The Occupational Safety and […]
Think you could pass a pop quiz on FMLA and ADA? It’s typically left out of discussions about employee welfare benefits regulations, so even the most dedicated student may be a little fuzzy on the details. Topics: Essentials for both FMLA & ADA and why they exist Characteristics of each Common questions among benefits professionals […]
Topics include: IRS Offers Another Extension for 1094s and 1095s 2019 ACA Forms & Instructions Change in Benefits? A New SBC Template Will be Required for 2021 Are You an ALE for 2020? DOL Issues Model Health Care Transparency Disclosure Documents 2019 Year-End Round Up: ACA Changes – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly […]
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