Navigating the Overlap Between the ADA and the FMLA
Navigating the Overlap Between the ADA and the FMLA When an employee becomes sick, has a disability, or must take leave to support their family, they may be entitled to legal ...
HSA Contributions for Adult Children on Parents Health Coverage
HSA Contributions for Adult Children on Parents Health Coverage Adult children who are covered under their parents’ high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) may be eligible to establish their own health ...
A Primer for Employers on Medicare Coordination of Benefits
A Primer for Employers on Medicare Coordination of Benefits When a plan participant or beneficiary has Medicare and other health insurance, such as group health plan insurance, retiree coverage ...
Benefits Breakdown
Benefits Breakdown Americans Spend Less Than One Hour on Health Plan Options During Open Enrollment The latest Consumer Engagement in Health Care Survey (CEHCS) revealed that although many Americans are ...
Inflation Rate Eases to 6% Year-over-Year Increase in February
Inflation Rate Eases to 6% Year-over-Year Increase in February The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the consumer price index (CPI) rose 6% year over ...
SECURE 2.0 Becomes Law
SECURE 2.0 Becomes Law On Dec. 29, 2022, President Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, an omnibus bill that includes the “SECURE 2.0” ...
Congress Extension Pre-Deductible Telehealth Coverage
Congress Extends Pre-Deductible Telehealth Coverage for HDHPs The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (CAA), which was signed into law on Dec. 29, 2022, extends the ability of high deductible health ...
2023 Standard Mileage Rates
IRS Announces 2023 Standard Mileage Rates On Dec. 29, 2022, the IRS announced the 2023 optional standard mileage rates, which are used to calculate the deductible costs ...
CMS Cost-sharing Limits for 2024
CMS Releases Cost-sharing Limits for 2024 Plan Years On Dec. 12, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the maximum limits on cost sharing for 2024 ...
ACA Pay or Play Penalties will Increase for 2023
ACA Pay or Play Penalties Will Increase for 2023 On Aug. 16, 2022, the IRS updated its frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the employer shared responsibility (pay ...