GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN – NOW WHAT?
The failure of the U. S. Senate and House of Representatives to agree on a new budget for the Fiscal Year (beginning October 1) is resulting in a furlough of […]
Vending Machine: Friend or Foe?
It’s not that hard to keep fruits, vegetables and other healthy snacks on hand at home. But the workplace is another story. If you haven’t brought a snack from home, […]
IRS Provides Process to Correct Over-Withholding of Same-Sex Spouse Benefits
On Sept. 23, 2013, the IRS issued Notice 2013-61. This notice provides a special process for employers to make refund claims or internal adjustments of FICA and federal income tax […]
Highlights of the SHOP Exchange
PPACA requires that a Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) exchange/marketplace be established in each state for small employers. For 2014, all states will use 50 employees as the cut-off […]
DOL Announces Non-Enforcement of Marketplace/Exchange Notice
PPACA requires employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act to provide a notice about the upcoming health marketplaces (also called exchanges) to their employees. The notice is due Oct. […]
A Delay for Out-Of-Pocket Maximums
A few weeks ago several media outlets picked up a FAQ that the Department of Labor issued in February of this year. (The FAQ may be accessed here: FAQs About […]
Practice Positivity to Help Beat Stress
Being a positive thinker can affect your life more than you realize. Practicing positive thinking may make you a healthier person. Lower rates of heart disease and mental illness are […]
IRS Releases Proposed PPACA Reporting Rules
On Sept. 5, 2013, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released the long-awaited rules that describe the reporting that plans, employers, and insurers will need to provide in support of the […]
Highlights of Exchange Notice Requirement
Most employers must give a notice about the upcoming health exchanges/marketplaces to all existing employees by Oct. 1, 2013. Employees hired after that date must receive the notice within 14 […]
Frequently Asked Questions about the Exchange (Marketplace) Notice
This FAQ is based on Department of Labor (DOL) Technical Release 2013-02, which does not provide specific guidance on many issues. Consequently, some of the answers in this FAQ are […]
