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10/27/2020
Compliance News
10/06/2020
Fall and Winter Compliance Deadlines
It’s that time of year again! Some important compliance deadlines are coming up this fall and winter.
09/22/2020
Employer Notice Flexibility During Open Enrollment
One of the good things to come out of the blizzard of rules and regulations in response to COVID-19 is Dept. of Labor (DOL) Notice 2020-1. The DOL recognizes that this year, employers face unique chal...
08/24/2020
IRS Issues Draft ACA Form
In July 2020, the IRS announced an early draft of tax forms for 1094-C and 1095-C ACA filings. While not ready for use, employers should note a few updates to 1095-Cs and prepare for potential changes...
08/17/2020
ALE 2021 Affordability Percentage
In Revenue Procedure 2020-36, the IRS increased the affordability percentage from 9.78% to 9.83% for 2021. This percentage determines which applicable large employers may face penalties under §4980H(b...
08/17/2020
How Employers Should Handle MLR Rebates
It’s that time of year again. Employers who sponsor a fully insured group health plan may be receiving a Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) rebate from their insurers. Self-insured medical benefit plans are not...
08/03/2020
LGBT Health Protections Remain in California Despite Federal Rule
The Dept. of Managed Health Care (DHMC) issued a notice to all California health insurers that they must still comply with California’s anti-discrimination laws. The DHMC says, “Notwithstanding the ne...
06/29/2020
ASi Migrates COBRA Plans to the Navia Platform
In the coming weeks, Asi will be migrating and upgrading COBRA plans to the Navia platform. The look-and-feel of the new platform will remain familiar since both companies use COBRAPoint software. ...
05/21/2020
DOI Expands P&C Premium Refund Order
A new California Dept. of Insurance (DOI) Bulletin requires insurance companies to return partial insurance premiums for May 2020 to consumers and businesses amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a...
05/19/2020
COVID-19 and Paid Leave
In the face of COVID-19, Guardian HR offers an overview of the different types of paid leave that is available to employees in California. They also offer a side-by-side comparison to determine which ...
05/13/2020
IRS Temporarily Increases Flexibility of Section 125 Cafeteria Plans
New IRS guidance makes temporary changes to section 125 cafeteria plans to provide tax relief and flexibility amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The IRS is extending the claims period for health flexible spe...
05/04/2020
