Compliance News Week Ending April 18, 2025 In this ArticleEmployer Mandate - Successful Challenge of IRS Collection of §4980H Penalties An employer that did not offer medical coverage to full-time emp...
Employer Marketplace Subsidy Notices – Appeal or Not Employers continue to receive notices from the public Marketplaces (i.e., Exchanges) indicating that one or more employees are currently receiving ...
Executive Order Signed – Lowering Drug Prices Yesterday, on April 15, 2025, the President signed another Executive Order in an effort to work towards lowering prescription drug prices. Below are summ...
Updated Information on the Federal CHIP Model Notice The Federal Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Model Notice has been updated as of March 17, 2025. Children’s Health Insurance Program Auth...
Compliance News Week Ending April 11, 2025 In this ArticleFinal CMS Instructions - Changes to Simplified Method Determinations for 2026 Employers that provide prescription drug coverage are not requir...
Employee Benefit Record Retention Requirements & Considerations Employers often ask, “How long should I retain my employee benefits–related records?” It comes as no surprise that there is not an e...
San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance The San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance (HCSO) requires most San Francisco employers to spend a minimum amount on health care for employees workin...
Two California Bills - Both Effective July 1, 2025 California SB 729 Passed September 29, 2024 - Effective on or after July 1, 2025This bill would require large and small group health care service pla...
Compliance News Week Ending April 4, 2025 In this ArticleLevel Funded Plan SurplusesExecutive Order - Pricing TransparencyAgency FAQs - Gag Clause Attestations Level Funded Plan Surpluses For employer...
Current Administration Proposes Changes to Regulations Governing Insurance Subject to ACA On March 10, 2025, the Trump administration issued a ‘proposed rule’ amending regulations that govern ACA insu...
Amwins Connect – April 2025 Question of the MonthQuestionsWho must receive Summary Plan Documents (SPDs) for ERISA Health and Welfare Plans? When must the SPD be provided? Answers Answer to Question 1...
Compliance News Week Ending March 28, 2025 In this ArticleReminder - RxDC ReportingAnnual RxDC reporting is required by June 1 of each year. Reporting for the data from 2024 will be due June 1, 2025. ...