6055 Reporting, HRAs, and “Supplemental Coverage”
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) implemented section 6055 of the Internal Revenue Code, which requires IRS reporting from any entity that provides “minimum essential coverage” (MEC) to individuals. Employers who […]
IRS Releases Draft 2015 Instructions for 6055/6056 Reporting
Background Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals are required to have health insurance while applicable large employers (ALEs) are required to offer health benefits to […]
Veterans with TRICARE; VA Coverage Won’t Count Toward Applicable Large Employer Status
The Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act (STVHCC) of 2015 was signed into law by President Obama on July 31, 2015. The Act, also known as H.R. […]
IRS Issues Second Notice to Assist in Developing Cadillac Tax Regulations
The IRS has issued its second notice regarding the upcoming implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage, […]
DOL Issues Guidance on Classification of Independent Contractors
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued an “Administrator’s Interpretation” to assist employers in determining if a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. The DOL has determined […]
Innovative Benefit Planning Principal Mark Sulpizio Sponsors Community Access Unlimited Annual Golf Outing that raises $48,000 for people with disabilities and at-risk youth
Community Access Unlimited is a statewide nonprofit providing support programs and services to more than 6,000 adults with disabilities as well as youth served under the Department of Children and […]
Mid-Size Employers: Transition Relief and Community Rating
The employer shared responsibility (i.e., “play or pay”) requirements went into effect in 2015 for large employers only (those with 100 or more full-time or full-time-equivalent employees). Even though they […]
Preventive Services Final Rules
Federal agencies released final regulations on the preventive services mandate of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) that requires non-grandfathered group health plans to provide coverage without cost-sharing for […]
Trade Bill Increases ACA Reporting Penalties;
Most employers are familiar with the penalties assessed to applicable large employers that fail to offer minimum essential coverage that is minimum value and affordable. In addition to being required […]
U.S. Supreme Court Finds Same Sex Marriage Is Protected by the 14th Amendment
The Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v Hodges, that the 14th Amendment requires a state to license a marriage between two people of the same sex, and to recognize a […]
