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Department of Labor ACA Information for Workers and Families

The U.S. Department of Labor website provides general information about the Affordable Care Act. Employees may reference the site for general information about how the ...
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Question of the Week

Q.- Our company is being acquired. It will not be announced to employees until the sale is final, which is expected 3/15. The majority of our employees will remain on ...
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HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program

The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act recognizes employers who recruit, employ, and retain veterans. Through the HIRE Vets ...
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Question of the Week

Q.- An employee is going on FMLA. We allow her to continue all of her health coverage. She has decided she wants to voluntarily drop her vision coverage but she is ...
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Updated Publication 502 and 503

The IRS updated Publications 502 and 503 for the 2021 tax year. Publication 502 explains the medical expenses that are deductible on a federal income tax return. ...
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Question of the Week

Q.- We have an employee who became eligible for Medicare 11/1/2021 but stayed on our health plan. He just retired from our company and will lose our health coverage ...
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Nondiscrimination Testing for FSAs

Test results in 48-hours*! Starting @ $288/yr. For pricing and more information, click here. Health care flexible spending account plans (HFSA) and dependent day care ...
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Counting Hours for Re-Hired Employees

Employers who rehire previously terminated employees should take into account the ACA break-in-service rules. This is particularly important for employers who use the ...
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Medicare Part D Filing with CMS

The Medicare Modernization Act requires employers with health plans that include prescription drug coverage to notify Medicare-eligible participants if the drug coverage ...
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Proof of Other Coverage and Affordability

Employers who provide a monetary incentive to their full-time employees to opt-out of employer-provided health coverage must make sure to collect evidence of insurance.
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