W-2 Reporting in 2014: Do You Have To Report Your Health Plan Costs, Or Not?
Employers that issued 250 or more W-2s in 2012 will need to include the cost of health coverage provided to an employee during 2013 on the employee’s W-2. Unlike most […]
What Are Excepted Benefits?
“Excepted benefits” are health benefits that are limited in some way, such as stand-alone dental, long-term care, hospital indemnity, and Medicare supplement policies. Excepted benefits do not need to meet […]
What are the Projected 2015 Figures ?
HHS and the IRS released anticipated 2015 figures, including: A transitional reinsurance fee (TRF) of $44 (down from $63 for 2014) Maximum out-of-pocket (OOP) expenses of $6,750 for single coverage […]
Who Will Be Paying An Additional Medicare Tax?
The IRS issued final regulations on the additional 0.9 percent Medicare tax owed by high earners beginning in 2013. Employers must withhold this additional 0.9 percent from the employee’s pay […]
5 Easy Strategies for Coping with Stress
Stress is a fact of life. A little stress can make you feel energized. It may even help you get things done. But constant stress can take a toll on […]
