RESOURCES: VIDEOS AND BLOGS

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

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

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

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are a powerful tool for managing healthcare costs, but understanding the rules regarding their use can...

Understanding Employee Election Changes After Open Enrollment During the busy open enrollment season, one of the most frequently asked...

Health FSAs for Employers: Benefits and Considerations What is a Health FSA? A Health flexible spending account (FSA) is a type of...

Understanding the New 2023 PCORI Fees for Health Plans The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is a non-profit...

Important Updates on IRS 1095-C and 1095-B Forms for 2023 Tax Year Recently, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released important...

IRS Update on Affordability Percentage for Employers - what it is and why it matters The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently...

FSA and HSA contribution rules have many similarities, but they are by no means identical. Don’t make the mistake of thinking they are. ...

Understanding the Impact of Proposed Rules on Fixed Indemnity Plans in Employee Benefits In a recent update from the Departments,...

The PCORI fee must be reported each year on IRS Form 720 for the second quarter of the calendar year and can be paid electronically or...

New form here: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f720.pdf

An option called a “cash in lieu” plan (sometimes called an opt-out or cash-out) can be a possible solution for employers. With a...