It's important that you stay up-to-date on the latest laws and Regulations that will affect your organization.
Our Compliance Briefs and Legislative Alerts will help.
Below are links to some recent Compliance Bulletins and Legislative Alerts. Learn more about the topic(s) that interest you by clicking on the issue.
2022
HSA HDHP Limits Increase for 2023
CMS Outlines Strategy to Advance Health Equity
New York - New Law Establishes Hotline for Sexual Harassment Complaints
IRS Proposes Change to Family Coverage Affordability Rules
House Passes Federal Marijuana Decriminalization Bill - MORE ACT II
DOL Announces Public Education Campaign to Promote Workplace Mental Health Support
DOJ Issues Guidance on Opioid Addiction and the ADA
White House Unveils Plan to Ease Medical Debt Burden
NEW - IRS Suspends Notices to Filers of Forms 5500, 990 and Others
Biden Signs Law Against Arbitration and Waivers of Sexual Harassment and Assault Claims
President Biden Addresses Employee Benefits and the Workplace in State of the Union
Transparency in Health Coverage
FMLA Compliance Under Scrutiny as Part of New DOL Initiative
Womens Preventive Services Guidelines Updated for 2023
Congress Bans Forced Arbitration and Waivers of Sexual Harassment and Assault Claims
Agencies Issue FAQs on No Surprises Act Dispute Resolution 2-14-22
PCORI Fee Amount Adjusted for 2022
2021
Understanding the 900B Stimulus Package
Proposed Rules Would Amend Requirements for Wellness Program Incentives
President Biden's executive order enforces LGBTQ protections from discrimination
NEW - DOL Issues Final Rule on Independent Contractor Status
IRS Issues Final Rule on Pay or Play and Nondiscrimination Rules for ICHRAs
2020
Congress Passes Surprise Medical Bill Ban as Part of Stimulus Bill 122220
Final Rule Provides Greater Flexibility for Grandfathered Plans
PCORI Fee Amount Adjusted for 2021(1)
How a Biden Administration Might Impact HR and the Workplace
Final Rule on Health Care Transparency Issued
Final Forms and Instructions for 2020 ACA Reporting Released 10-20-20
Draft Instructions for 2020 ACA Reporting Released 10-15-20
Trump Signs Executive Order to Lower Medicare Drug Prices (1)
DOL Announces 2021 Minimum Wage Rate for Federal Contractors (1)
DOL Issues Four Additional FLSA Opinion Letters(1) (1)
ACA Pay or Play Penalties Will Increase for 2021 (1)
IRS Issues Guidance on Payroll Tax Deferment Presidential Order
IRS Updates FAQs on FFCRA Tax Credits
PCORI Fee Amount Adjusted for 2021
Health FSA Limit Will Remain the Same for 2021
IRS Issues Final Rule on Pay or Play and Nondiscrimination Rules for ICHRAs
NEW - DOL Issues Final Rule on Independent Contractor Status
Proposed Rules Would Amend Requirements for Wellness Program Incentives
Understanding the 900B Stimulus Package
Congress Passes Surprise Medical Bill Ban as Part of Stimulus Bill 122220
Final Rule Provides Greater Flexibility for Grandfathered Plans
PCORI Fee Amount Adjusted for 2021(1)
How a Biden Administration Might Impact HR and the Workplace
Final Rule on Health Care Transparency Issued
Final Forms and Instructions for 2020 ACA Reporting Released 10-20-20
Draft Instructions for 2020 ACA Reporting Released 10-15-20
Trump Signs Executive Order to Lower Medicare Drug Prices (1)
DOL Announces 2021 Minimum Wage Rate for Federal Contractors (1)
DOL Issues Four Additional FLSA Opinion Letters(1) (1)
ACA Pay or Play Penalties Will Increase for 2021 (1)
IRS Issues Guidance on Payroll Tax Deferment Presidential Order
IRS Updates FAQs on FFCRA Tax Credits
PCORI Fee Amount Adjusted for 2021
Health FSA Limit Will Remain the Same for 2021
IRS Announces 2021 Retirement Plan Limits
IRS Provides Transition Relief for 2020 ACA Reporting(1)
President Trump Orders Payroll Tax Deferment
EEOC Issues Guidance on Opioid Addiction and the ADA
President Trump Issues Executive Orders to Lower Drug Prices
Affordability Percentages Will Increase for 2021
DOL Seeks Public Input on FMLA Regulations
DOL RFI on paid family and medical leave-1-2
Some Draft Forms for 2020 ACA Reporting Released
Proposed Rule Would Relax Limits on Some Grandfathered Plans
Supreme Court Upholds ACA Contraceptive Rule Exemptions
HHS Issues Proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2021
DOL Issues Model Health Care Transparency Disclosure Documents
IRS Provides Transition Relief for 2019 ACA Reporting
PCORI Fees Reinstated Through 2029
Supreme Court Declines to Expedite ACA Case
Federal Appeals Court Issues ACA Ruling
Cadillac, Other Key ACA Taxes Repealed 12-23-19
Final Forms for 2019 ACA Reporting Released 12-10-19
IRS Provides Transition Relief for 2019 ACA Reporting
DOL Issues Model Health Care Transparency Disclosure Documents
FMLA and Workers' Compensation Common Questions Answered
Proposed Rule on Health Care Transparency to Affect Some Employer Plans
Draft Forms for 2019 ACA Reporting Released 11-14-19
New SBC Template will be Required for 2021
Health FSA Limit Will Increase for 2020
HHS Rescinds Health Plan Identifier HPID under HIPAA
ACA 2020 Compliance Checklist 10-28-19
FMLA and Workers' Compensation Common Questions Answered
Proposed Rule on the Impact of ICHRAs on the ACA's Pay or Play Rules
Pay or Play Penalties Will Increase for 2019 and 2020
Federal Agencies Finalize Resources for Mental Health Parity Compliance
Medicare Part D Notices Are Due Before Oct 15 2019
SAR Is Due By Sept 30 for Calendar Year Plans
Affordability Percentages Will Decrease for 2020 7-24-19
IRS Expands Preventive Care for HDHPs to Include Chronic Conditions
Final Rule Expands Options for HRAs 6-14-19
Final Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2020 4-19-19
Proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2020
ACA Remains in Place After Being Struck Down by Federal Court
Proposed Rule Would Expand Options for HRAs
Final Regulations Expand Exemptions from the Contraceptive Mandate
Spending Resolution Affects ACA Taxes
New Employer Tax Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave
Individual Mandate Penalty will be Eliminated in 2019