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Deja Vu: COBRA timelines paused for hurricane disaster relief

Nov 201 min read

Deja Vu: COBRA timelines paused for hurricane disaster relief

While the wrath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be felt by its victims for years to come, the impact also extends to employer health...

New Fixed Indemnity Notice Required for 2025 Plan Years

Sarah Borders

Nov 121 min read

New Fixed Indemnity Notice Required for 2025 Plan Years

When preparing your notices, don't assume that things are the same every year. It's always a good idea to check what rules and requirements

What is a Wrap Plan Document: 2024 Guide to Simplified Benefits Compliance

Sarah Borders

Sep 134 min read

What is a Wrap Plan Document: 2024 Guide to Simplified Benefits Compliance

Did you know that in 2023, the Department of Labor collected over $1.43 billion in fines and penalties related to employee benefit plan...

Creditable Coverage Status Notices: Big Changes Coming in 2025

Sarah Borders

Aug 204 min read

Creditable Coverage Status Notices: Big Changes Coming in 2025

Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Status Notifications What is it? Medicare Part D is a prescription drug plan that helps millions of...

Don't forget this key SMM deadline in July

Sarah Borders

Jul 220 min read

Don't forget this key SMM deadline in July

Top 5 Benefits of Implementing Wrap Plan Documents for Your Business

Sarah Borders

Jul 174 min read

Top 5 Benefits of Implementing Wrap Plan Documents for Your Business

When managing many employee benefits, maintaining compliance with federal regulations can be difficult for small and medium-sized businesses

2024 PCORI Fees - When, Who, and How Much?

Sarah Borders

Jul 93 min read

2024 PCORI Fees - When, Who, and How Much?

What are PCORI Fees? PCOR fees, also known as PCORI fees (Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute fees), were established as part of...

Do we need to provide our Summary of Benefits and Coverage in another language?

Sarah Borders

Jun 242 min read

Do we need to provide our Summary of Benefits and Coverage in another language?

Ensuring Compliance with Summary of Benefits and Coverage Rules In today's blog, we cover a recent update/clarification from CMS on how...

Cost of living adjustments announced for several types of benefits plans

Sarah Borders

Jun 43 min read

Cost of living adjustments announced for several types of benefits plans

Understanding 2025 Updates for High Deductible Health Plans and HSAs In a recent update from the IRS, significant changes were announced...

Final 1557 rules issued: it's worth paying attention to

Sarah Borders

May 202 min read

Final 1557 rules issued: it's worth paying attention to

Understanding 1557 Non-Discrimination Regulations for Group Health Plans Today's blog delves into the final 1557 non-discrimination...

Do employers need to change how they determine Medicare Part D creditable coverage status?

Sarah Borders

Apr 172 min read

Do employers need to change how they determine Medicare Part D creditable coverage status?

In today's video, we discuss the recent changes issued by CMS regarding Part D coverage and how it may affect employer-sponsored group...

Short-term insurance plans not here for the long-term?

Sarah Borders

Apr 102 min read

Short-term insurance plans not here for the long-term?

In today's video, we talk about a recent final rule issuance from the Departments on the subject of short-term insurance plans....

Sarah Borders

Mar 255 min read

Your guide to ACA compliance consulting

Searching for the right ACA compliance consulting partner can be daunting without guidance. Use this guide to learn where to start.

IRS alert: Are diet foods considered qualified medical expenses?

Sarah Borders

Mar 202 min read

IRS alert: Are diet foods considered qualified medical expenses?

In a recent alert issued by the IRS, there's a crucial warning for individuals and companies regarding the reimbursement of certain...

What is an ERISA Health Plan: The Essential Compliance Strategies Your Business Needs

Sarah Borders

Mar 134 min read

What is an ERISA Health Plan: The Essential Compliance Strategies Your Business Needs

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) of 1974 may sound like a relic of the past, but it remains a relevant influence that sha

Self-funded? Here's 3 ways TPAs can help with compliance

Sarah Borders

Mar 81 min read

Self-funded? Here's 3 ways TPAs can help with compliance

Third Party Administrators (TPAs) play in a big role in assisting self-funded plans to maintain compliance with their employer...

2025 ACA penalties announced: Which penalties apply to who?

Sarah Borders

Feb 192 min read

2025 ACA penalties announced: Which penalties apply to who?

In a recent update from the IRS, the penalty amounts for the 2025 calendar year have been released for penalty A and penalty B, which are...

Important change made to affordability calculations for 2024

Sarah Borders

Jan 302 min read

Important change made to affordability calculations for 2024

Understanding Federal Poverty Levels (FPL) for Employer Affordability Calculations in 2024 In a recent update, the 2024 federal poverty...

DOL proposes to rescind AHP rules: What's going on?

Sarah Borders

Jan 82 min read

DOL proposes to rescind AHP rules: What's going on?

During the holiday break, the Department of Labor announced a proposal to rescind the 2018 Trump-era Association Health Plan rules. This...

Navigating Common Challenges of ERISA Plan Documents

Sarah Borders

Jan 43 min read

Navigating Common Challenges of ERISA Plan Documents

Since 2020, many industries, including employee benefits, have dealt with disruptive challenges that transform the way businesses must opera

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