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Watch out for QR Codes!

A QR (Quick Response) Code is becoming a target for cybercriminals. A QR code is a link that, when scanned with a smartphone, links to an electronic action. The scan can ...
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Required Notices for OE

Employers with calendar year plans are preparing for an upcoming open enrollment. Part of the preparation should include gathering the notices that must be distributed ...
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Question of the Week

Q.- We are a large employer with more than 50 employees. Do we have to mail Form 1095-C to our employees or may we send it to them by email?
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Tip Sheet for Protecting Against Identity Theft and Internet Scams

The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a Tip Sheet on protecting against identity theft and internet scams. Employers may share the ...
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Publication 5137, Fringe Benefit Updates for Government Employers

A fringe benefit is a form of pay from an employer that is in addition to regular wages for the performance of services. Under section 61 of the Internal Revenue Code, ...
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IRS Changes Affordability Determination for Family Coverage

The IRS issued final regulations changing the affordability test for purposes of receiving a tax credit for purchasing health coverage through the Marketplace. ...
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Question of the Week

Q.- We have a calendar year plan and use the lookback method for determining full-time status. I know our measurement period ended. What do we do with the results?
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CISA Password Tip Sheet

The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) urges everyone to create strong passwords and engage in password management.
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Mid-Year Cafeteria Plan Changes for ACA Enrollment

The IRS issued Notice 2022-41 expanding the permitted change-in-status rules for health coverage under a Code section 125 cafeteria plan.
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HIPAA Security Rule Security Incident Procedures

The most recent OCR Cybersecurity Newsletter provides guidance on HIPAA Security Rule security incident procedures. According to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), there ...
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