The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Department of the Treasury recently issued a final rule that, among other noted clarifications, fixes the “ACA family glitch.” The final rules, which mostly…
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ACA Affordability Percentage for 2023 and Benefit Plan Design
The Internal Revenue Service recently issued Rev. Proc. 2022-34 that announced the percentage for determining affordability of employer-sponsored health coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). For plan years starting…
Tips for Navigating a DOL Audit
Keeping up with the compliance requirements for your employee benefits plan is a year-round effort! Employers face an intimidating range of obligations on their employee health and welfare plans with…
Potential Compliance Issues in Telemedicine
Telemedicine is a brave new frontier in modern healthcare. Your healthcare provider is placed right in your pocket, and medicine is delivered through technology. These advancements in telemedicine make healthcare…
Preparing for a Stress-Free Open Enrollment Period
Open enrollment is an incredibly stressful time for many employees. Employees are making important choices about their benefits and these choices will impact their care and finances for the next…
Boon Buzz: Compliance Deadlines for Quarter 3 2019
Throughout the year, employers must comply with multiple reporting and disclosure requirements that are connected with their group health plans. As with everything else, when it comes to benefits, compliance…