The COVID-19 relief bill (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA)) recently passed by Congress contains several important employee benefit-related provisions, including restrictions on “surprise m...
Updated 1095-C Employer Reporting Guide - 2020
The IRS recently provided the final 1095-C employer reporting forms and instructions. The 1095-C forms were modified slightly, primarily to facilitate...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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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...
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 ...
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...