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Understanding FMLA Leave and New Guidance on Medical Appointments

The Family and Medical Leave Act, commonly known as FMLA, is a federal law designed to help employees balance work and personal health or family needs without risking ...
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Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Online Reporting Requirement

Employers that offer prescription drug coverage must make sure to comply with MedicarePart D reporting requirements. In addition to notifying Medicare-eligible ...
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Why the Correct Code on Line 16 of Form 1095-C Matters

As Form 1095-C distribution approaches, HR professionals are once again reviewing ACA reporting to ensure accuracy and consistency. While Line 14 identifies whether an ...
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Reporting the Cost of Health Coverage on Form W-2

Each year, employers are required to report certain benefits information on Form W-2. One item that often raises questions is the reporting of employer-sponsored health ...
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Preparing Form 1095-C for Distribution: A Focus on Line 14

As the deadline for furnishing Form 1095-C approaches, HR professionals are once again preparing for one of the most detail-oriented aspects of Affordable Care Act (ACA) ...
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Post Office Mailing Processes and COBRA Notice Timing

Compliance with federal COBRA notice requirements is one of the most important administrative responsibilities for employers sponsoring group health plans. The ...
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Why HR Should Carefully Review Form 1095-C Before Distribution in the ...

As the 2026 ACA reporting season begins, HR teams across the country are preparing to issue Forms 1095-C for the 2025 coverage year. Although these forms have been part ...
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Question of the Week - Disability Coverage Requirements

Q.- Do we have to provide our employees disability coverage?
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What Employers Should Know About the New “Trump Accounts”

The IRS recently released its first round of guidance on Trump accounts, a new type of IRA created under the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act. These accounts are designed ...
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DOL Self-Audit Programs Employers Should Be Watching

The Department of Labor encourages employers to review their own practices before issues turn into penalties, complaints or full investigations. These self-audit tools ...
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