A recent IRS information letter confirms that a participant should elect COBRA continuation coverage, if offered, to get reimbursed from a health FSA for expenses ...

Opt-Out Payments and ACA Affordability

BAS
02.09.2021
Health Care Reform (ACA)

With calendar-year plan open enrollment season approaching, employers should consider the affordability of health coverage and how opt-out payments may impact the lowest ...

IRS Webcast for Health Plan Sponsors

BAS
26.08.2021
HR & Benefits Compliance

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.

Substantiation for FSA Debit Cards

BAS
19.08.2021
HR & Benefits Compliance

A recent IRS Information letter confirms that a health flexible spending account program with a debit card feature must apply proper substantiation processes.

COBRA End-of-Subsidy Notices Due Soon

BAS
12.08.2021
COBRA

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 ...

New Premium Subsidy COBRA Guidance

BAS
05.08.2021
COBRA

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 ...

State of New Jersey Extends COBRA Premium Assistance

BAS
29.07.2021
COBRA

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 ...

Mini-COBRA Premium Subsidy

BAS
22.07.2021
COBRA

The American Rescue Plan Act provides a 100% COBRA premium subsidy between April 1, 2021 and September 30, 2021 for certain individuals entitled to COBRA or state ...

W-4 Tax Withholding Calculator

BAS
15.07.2021
HR & Benefits Compliance

Employers should remind employees to check their withholding. Whether a new hire or an ongoing employee, completing Form W-4 properly is important for all members of the ...

IRS Extends COVID-19 Leave Donation Programs

BAS
08.07.2021
HR & Benefits Compliance

The IRS extended special tax relief for COVID-19 leave-based donation programs. An employer with a leave-based donation program allows its employees to give up their ...

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