RetireReady NJ Exemption Registration is Fast Approaching!
RetireReady NJ Exemption Registration is Fast Approaching The New Jersey Secure Choice Savings Program Act requires certain New Jersey employers to establish a retirement savings program through the RetireReady NJ […]
Court Issues Nationwide Block on the FTC’s Non-Compete Ban
The Court for the Northern District of Texas (the Court) issued a decision blocking the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on non-compete agreements, which was set to go into effect […]
Upcoming Changes for HDHP Plan Sponsors Under Medicare Part D
Employers who sponsor group health plans must act now regarding the status of their prescription drug coverage in advance of changes to Medicare Part D that go into effect for […]
IRS Releases Education Assistance FAQs
The IRS recently released a Fact Sheet to address frequently asked questions related to educational assistance programs offered under IRC Section 127. Programs offered under this section allow employees to […]
PCORI Fee Due July 31, 2024
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee deadline is around the corner. In Notice 2023-70, the IRS adjusted the applicable dollar amount to be multiplied by the average number of covered lives for […]
IRS Issues 2025 HSA and EBHRA Limits
The IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2024-25, to announce the 2025 inflation adjusted amounts for health savings accounts (HSAs), High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) under the Internal Revenue Code (Code) and the […]
Johnson & Johnson Class Action Lawsuit
Johnson & Johnson Class Action Lawsuit In early February, a federal class action lawsuit was filed against Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and its plan fiduciaries, alleging overpayment for prescription drugs […]
SECURE 2.0: IRS Issues Guidance on De Minimis Financial Incentives and Employer Roth Contributions
The Secure Act 2.0 has been signed into law with the goal of promoting retirement security among Americans. The bill contains dozens of provisions that will impact various aspects of […]
Civil Monetary Penalties Announced for 2024
Civil Monetary Penalties Announced for 2024 The Department of Labor (DOL) has announced the Civil Monetary Penalties for 2024. Federal agencies are required to review the penalty amounts annually to […]
Cyber-threat Reported by Change Healthcare and UnitedHealth Group
On February 21, 2024, Change Healthcare released information regarding a cyber security issue resulting in an enterprise-wide network interruption. Change Healthcare is part of the health services provider Optum, Inc., […]
