On June 19th, 2018, the Department of Labor released final rules allowing for expanded availability of Association Health Plans (AHPs), typically for small employers. The rule establishes a broader definition of eligible employers that can join an association to...
Once again CMS and HHS will allow small employers and individual health plans another year extension of transitional (grand-mothered) coverage. Transitional relief allows employers to continue to use their health plans that don't meet requirements of the...
On April 26, 2018 the IRS announced that they are changing the HSA contribution limit once again for participants with family coverage for 2018. The new maximum contribution limit is going up to $6,900, $50 higher than announced earlier this year in...
It has become increasingly important for Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) to comprehend and familiarize themselves with Section 1411 notices from the Exchange/ Marketplace. When an ALE receives one of these notices, it means that one of their employees recently...
Lawmakers are looking to delay several parts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that would increase taxes, within the new Ominius Budget deal. Included in this agreement is the delay of the Cadillac Tax. This agreement was passed and later signed by...