The IRS limits for HSA contributions are set to increase for 2019. This also includes the limits for HDHPs. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced the inflation-adjusted limits on health…
Year: 2018
Lawsuit Pushes Back Against DOL Rule
Eleven states, accompanied by the District of Columbia, have launched a lawsuit against the federal government. This suit is led by New York and the following states have signed on,…
New SCA Fringe Rates for 2018/2019 Issued
The Wage and Hour Division has released the new fringe rates for 2018/2019. The Wage and Hour Division’s All Agency Memorandum 227 sets the Service Contract Act (SCA) Health and…
DOL Finalizes Rule to Expand Association Health Plans
On June 19, the Department of Labor (DOL) released a final rule that makes it easier for small employers to join together to purchase health insurance. By forming these benefit…
The Difference Between a 401(k) and a 401(a) (And Why It Matters)
I’m sure you’ve heard of a 401(k) as the type of retirement plan most commonly utilized by businesses and employers but what do you know about a 401(a)? Read on…
What is a Bona Fide Fringe Benefit?
So, you’re entitled to bona fide fringe benefits. What is that? Or maybe you’re an employer double-checking that you are satisfying all SCA benefit compliance requirements? You need to know that…