House Passes Secure Act 2.0 Bill
In a 414-5 bipartisan vote, the House of Representatives has passed a bill that, if enacted, is said to improve the retirement savings system in the United States by expanding […]
Temporary Flexibilities for Expired List B Identity Documents to End
In May 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) instituted a temporary policy which allowed employees to present expired List B identification documents for I-9 purposes. As a reminder, Form […]
Innovative Announces the 3rd Annual Well-Being @ Work Summit
Innovative is excited to announce the date for our 3rd annual Well-Being at Work Summit. Join us on Thursday, May 12th, from 9:00am-3:00pm, at Adventure Aquarium in Camden, New Jersey. […]
Government Funding Bill Extends CARES Act Relief for HDHPs
President Biden recently signed The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (CAA) into law. As part of the 2022 CAA, COVID-related telehealth coverage can be covered at no cost-share for High Deductible […]
The DOL’s Compliance Assistance Release No. 2022-01 401(k) Plan Investments in “Cryptocurrencies”
As plan advisors, we’ve had increasing questions from plan sponsors and committees about the availability and merits of Crypto backed investment options. With their release last week, the DOL has […]
Tax Planning Opportunities Through Proper Retirement Plan Design
Many business owners, principals, and executives are not aware of the tremendous personal and corporate tax benefits that can be achieved through the proper retirement plan design. Most retirement plans […]
Four Steps to Create a Stable Renewal Environment
Large renewal rate increases frustrate employers and plan sponsors each year. They might experience significant, double-digit rate hikes one year; a smaller uptick the second; and another large increase the […]
The Connection of Healthy Hearts and Minds in the Workplace
American Heart Month, observed every February since 1963, raises awareness about the dangers of heart disease and promotes lifestyle changes that can help people improve their heart health. Despite this, […]
January 2022 Compliance Recap
January brought breaking news that the U.S. Supreme Court (the Court) would stop OSHA from enforcing its employee COVID-19 test or vaccinate emergency temporary standard (ETS) for employers with 100 […]
Departments Clarify Required Coverage of At-Home OTC COVID-19 Tests
The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (collectively, the Departments) recently issued updated FAQ guidance to explain how employer group health plans may comply with the […]
