HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, plays a central role in protecting employees and their families in employer-sponsored group health plans. ...

HHS Issues Updated Model HIPAA Privacy Notice

BAS
05.03.2026
HR & Benefits Compliance

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released updated model Notices of Privacy Practices (NPPs) to reflect recent regulatory changes. These updates ...

IRS Updates Publication 969

BAS
19.02.2026
HR & Benefits Compliance

The IRS has released an updated version of Publication 969, Health Savings Accounts and Other Tax-Favored Health Plans, which provides guidance for various ...

A Plain-Language Guide to Benefits Terms

BAS
12.02.2026
HR & Benefits Compliance

Health and benefits materials use a lot of specialized language that comes up not just during open enrollment, but anytime you use your coverage, review a paycheck, ...

Understanding FMLA Leave and New Guidance on Medical Appointments

BAS
05.02.2026
HR & Benefits Compliance

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 ...

Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Online Reporting Requirement

BAS
29.01.2026
HR & Benefits Compliance

Employers that offer prescription drug coverage must make sure to comply with MedicarePart D reporting requirements. In addition to notifying Medicare-eligible ...

Reporting the Cost of Health Coverage on Form W-2

BAS
22.01.2026
HR & Benefits Compliance

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 ...

Post Office Mailing Processes and COBRA Notice Timing

BAS
15.01.2026
HR & Benefits Compliance

Compliance with federal COBRA notice requirements is one of the most important administrative responsibilities for employers sponsoring group health plans. The ...

What Employers Should Know About the New “Trump Accounts”

BAS
08.01.2026
HR & Benefits Compliance

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 ...

DOL Self-Audit Programs Employers Should Be Watching

BAS
18.12.2025
HR & Benefits Compliance

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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