Category: Employee Group Benefits

December 21, 2022
Last-minute Open Enrollment Considerations
As open enrollment periods approach for 2023 benefits, there’s still time to address employees’ questions and inform them of their options in meaningful ways. Doing so will help…

December 13, 2022
Health FSA Limit Will Increase for 2023
On Oct. 18, 2022, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2022-38 (Rev. Proc. 22-38), which includes the inflation-adjusted limit for 2023 on employee salary reduction contributions to health flexible…

December 02, 2022
Affordable Care Act: 2023 Compliance Checklist
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) made a number of significant reforms to group health plan coverage when it was enacted in 2010. Since then, changes have been made…

November 16, 2022
Revised Surprise Billing Model Notice Now Available
On Aug. 19, 2022, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Treasury (Departments) jointly released FAQs implementing provisions of the No Surprises Act…

August 22, 2022
Early Preparation Is Crucial for 2023 Open Enrollment
The job market is still dealing with the aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Workers are taking stock of their circumstances and considering which employment perks matter the most…

August 01, 2022
PCORI Fees Due Aug. 1, 2022
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires health insurance issuers and self-insured plan sponsors to pay Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute fees (PCORI fees). The fees are reported and paid…

June 30, 2022
House Passes “SECURE 2.0” Bill
On March 29, 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022 with a bipartisan vote of 414-5. The act is often…

May 31, 2022
Transparency in Health Coverage
New transparency in coverage requirements apply to group health plans and health insurers in the individual and group markets. These rules require plans and issuers to disclose certain…

May 18, 2022
How to Personalize Your Employee Benefits Offerings
Each workforce is comprised of unique individuals with diverse backgrounds and interests. So why opt for a one-size-fits-all benefits package? Instead, consider providing benefits options that are as…

April 04, 2022
2022 Health Plan Compliance Deadlines
Employers must comply with numerous reporting and disclosure requirements throughout the year in connection with their group health plans. This Compliance Overview explains key 2022 compliance deadlines for…

March 21, 2022
4 Strategies for Reducing Health Benefits Costs in 2022
Health care costs continue to rise each year, and 2022 will likely be no exception. In the new year, experts predict a 6.5% increase in medical expenses alone…

February 21, 2022
Reminder: Medicare Part D Disclosures due by March 1, 2022 for Calendar Year Plans
Group health plan sponsors are required to complete an online disclosure form with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on an annual basis and at other…