COMPLIANCE ALERT: Labor Department Releases New FMLA Model Forms and Notice Poster

The U.S. Department of Labor has released revised model Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) forms to administer federal FMLA leave and a notice poster. The updated forms should be used by employers immediately, although they include no substantive revisions despite recent rulemaking on the FMLA military caregiver leave provisions (see our article DOL Publishes […]

Self-Funded Health Care Plans FAQ Released: Final Regulations Issued on Out-of-Pocket Limits

Impacts all non-grandfathered self-funded plans beginning with the 2014 plan year The FAQ also talks about the out-of-pocket maximum requirements.  Beginning with the 2014 plan year, plans may not have an out-of-pocket maximum that is larger than the allowed out-of-pocket limit for high-deductible health plans (HDHP) issued in connection with a health savings account.  (The […]

Fully Insured Health Care Plans FAQ Released: Final Regulations Issued on Out-of-Pocket Limits

Impacts all nongrandfathered fully insured plans beginning with the 2014 plan year: The FAQ also talks about the out-of-pocket maximum requirements.  Beginning with the 2014 plan year, plans may not have an out-of-pocket maximum that is larger than the allowed out-of-pocket limit for high-deductible health plans (HDHP) issued in connection with a health savings account.  […]