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Question of the Week

Q.- We have an employee who wants to stop making contributions to her Dependent Care FSA now. She asked if she can start contributions again in the fall if she decides ...
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Multi-Factor Authentication

The IRS and its Security Summit Partners urge employers to use multi-factor identification for logins. Multi-factor authentication requires a second method of ...
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IRS Webcast for Health Plan Sponsors

The IRS is holding a webcast addressing basic fiduciary responsibilities for operating a health plan. The webcast is intended for medium and small sized employers.
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Question of the Week

Q.- Should we keep copies of the COBRA qualifying event letter we send to a terminated employee?
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Substantiation for FSA Debit Cards

A recent IRS Information letter confirms that a health flexible spending account program with a debit card feature must apply proper substantiation processes.
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COBRA End-of-Subsidy Notices Due Soon

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) requires a 100% COBRA premium subsidy for certain individuals entitled to COBRA or state continuation coverage due to reduction of ...
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Question of the Week

Q.- An employee was involuntarily terminated in 2019 and elected COBRA. He dropped our coverage when he got a new job. We sent him a second-chance election form at the ...
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New Premium Subsidy COBRA Guidance

The IRS issued Notice 2021-46 providing additional direction on the COBRA premium subsidy required under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This guidance provides ...
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Question of the Week

Q.- May I get reimbursed for the cost of my son’s summer camp from my Dependent Day Care FSA?
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State of New Jersey Extends COBRA Premium Assistance

Last week, the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) released Bulletin No. 21-08 requiring plans following NJ state continuation to offer the American ...
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