2018 Health Savings Account Contribution Limits Change Once Again

If you recall, after the passing of the tax reform bill, known formally as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the IRS adjusted the amount for HSA family contributions from $6,900 to $6,850 due to a change in inflation calculations. After public outcry and consideration of the administrative and financial burdens this change would have […]

New Jersey Newborn Mandate Changes in 2018

In January 2018, the State of New Jersey updated the existing NJ Newborn Mandate that provides health coverage for all newborns from the moment of birth for the first 31 days to provide coverage from the moment of birth for the first 60 days. The newborn child of a subscriber or his/her spouse will be […]

March Compliance Recap

March was a quiet month in the employee benefits world. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a bulletin that lowered the family contribution limit for health savings account (HSA) contributions. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) updated its model Premium Assistance Under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program notice (CHIP notice). The IRS issued […]

IRS RECALCULATES 2018 HSA & EMPLOYER ADOPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Yesterday, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a bulletin that includes a change impacting contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Employer Adoption Assistance Programs. The family HSA contribution for 2018 has been reduced from $6,900 to 6,850. This change is effective January 1, 2018. We advise plan participants to adjust their HSA contributions, if utilizing the […]

Trump Signs Bill to Delay Cadillac and Health Insurance Taxes

On January 22, 2018, the U.S. Congress voted to pass a bill that would continue to fund the government through February 8, 2018. President Trump signed the bill today, January 23, 2018. In addition to continuing government funding, the bill also includes two legislative victories for employers: delaying the Cadillac Tax until 2022 and instituting […]

December Compliance Recap

December was a relatively busy month in the employee benefits world. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) delayed the reporting deadlines in 2018 for the 1095-B and 1095-C forms to individuals. President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance on accommodation revocation notices. A U.S. […]

IRS Announces Extension for Furnishing 1095-B & 1095-C Forms to Employees

Recently, the Internal Revenue Service announced an extension for employers to provide 1095-B or 1095-C Forms to their employees. The IRS announced a 30-day extension, extending the due date from January 31, 2018 to March 2, 2018. The IRS has not announced an extension for filings to the IRS. Therefore, employers should prepare their 1094-B, […]

IRS to Send ACA Penalty Letters

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has indicated that it plans to begin notifying employers by year end of their potential liability for failing to provide sufficient health coverage that is compliant with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The agency will begin notifying Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) of their potential liability for the […]

DOL Overtime Rule Defeated in Court, DOL to Appeal

As you may recall, the Department of Labor put forth overtime regulations that would have taken effect last December, enabling 4.2 million employees to be eligible for time and a half wages for every hour worked over the standard 40 hours per week. However, a number of business groups filed a lawsuit challenging the DOL’s […]

President Trump Ends ACA Cost Sharing Reductions

On the evening of October 12, 2017, President Trump announced that cost sharing reductions for low income Americans in relation to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) would be stopped. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has confirmed that payments will be stopped immediately. It is anticipated at least some state […]

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