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PCORI Fee Deadline

The annual deadline to report and pay the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee is fast approaching. Employers sponsoring certain self-funded health ...
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Form 5500 Welfare Plan Reporting

As the July 31 deadline approaches, HR professionals should take a moment to review their company’s obligations under Form 5500 filing requirements for welfare benefit ...
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Understanding the Difference Between FSA, HRA, and HSA Accounts

When it comes to health care benefits, employees often hear terms like FSA, HRA, and HSA. While all three are designed to help manage health care expenses, they each ...
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Question of the Week - Missed COBRA Notice

Q: What happens if we forget to send a COBRA qualifying event letter and the employee doesn’t receive their COBRA election notice on time?
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Managing Benefits for Remote and Multistate Employees

The rise of remote and hybrid work has transformed how HR professionals manage employee benefits. With staff now residing across multiple states, sometimes relocating ...
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EEO-1 Reporting Now Open

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has officially opened the EEO-1 Component 1 data collection for the 2024 reporting year. Employers required to file ...
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ACA Compliance Reminder: Collecting Dependent Social Security Numbers

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AI in HR: What Tools Are Actually Helpful for Benefits Administration

The landscape of human resources technology is increasingly populated with artificial intelligence solutions promising to transform benefits administration. Amid ...
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Due Diligence Considerations for ACA Compliance in Mergers and ...

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Wellness Programs Under Scrutiny: Legal Risks and Best Practices

Wellness programs remain a popular feature of employer benefit offerings, aimed at improving employee health and managing long-term costs. From biometric screenings and ...
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