Question of the Week
- BAS
- 23.09.2021
- COBRA
Q.- We have an employee who reduced her hours and lost eligibility for our health plan. She enrolled in COBRA coverage and has elected to be treated as an assistance ...
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COBRA Subsidy Ending
- BAS
- 16.09.2021
- COBRA
The American Rescue Plan Act created a 100% COBRA premium subsidy for certain individuals entitled to COBRA due to reduction of hours or involuntary termination of ...
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Question of the Week
- BAS
- 09.09.2021
- COBRA
Q.- We offer a self-funded health plan that covers employees in different states. A COBRA participant who lives in Connecticut thinks we have to offer him 30 months of ...
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EEOC Component 2 Pay Data Notice
- BAS
- 09.09.2021
- HR & Benefits Compliance
The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs published a Notice reversing a previous administration’s decision to forego the collection of ...
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FSA Reimbursements After Termination
- BAS
- 02.09.2021
- HR & Benefits Compliance
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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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