Question of the Week
- BAS
- 18.03.2021
- COBRA
Q.- I heard there is an option for free COBRA. Does everyone who is on COBRA now get free coverage?
READ MORE
ARPA and Increased Dependent Day Care FSA Limit
- BAS
- 18.03.2021
- HR & Benefits Compliance
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) temporarily increases the maximum amount that may be excluded from taxable income under a dependent day care flexible ...
READ MORE
COBRA Premium Subsidy in American Rescue Plan Act
- BAS
- 12.03.2021
- HR & Benefits Compliance
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) provides a COBRA premium subsidy for certain individuals.
READ MORE
COBRA Timeframes: Extended Again
- BAS
- 03.03.2021
- COBRA
The Employee Benefits Security Administration issued Disaster Relief Notice 2021-01 on February 26, 2021 requiring an ongoing suspension of COBRA deadlines that come due ...
READ MORE
COBRA Extension Period End
- BAS
- 25.02.2021
- COBRA
Changes are imminent in the COBRA world. While the COVID-19 pandemic is not over, the government-provided extension for COBRA enrollment and payments is about to end.
READ MORE
Medical/Dental Expense Publication for 2020 Tax Filings
- BAS
- 18.02.2021
- HR & Benefits Compliance
The IRS released an updated version of Publication 502- Medical and Dental Expenses- that should be used for filing 2020 tax returns. Publication 502 explains the ...
READ MORE
Prescription Drug Coverage Disclosure Filing
- BAS
- 11.02.2021
- HR & Benefits Compliance
The Medicare Modernization Act requires employers with health plans that include prescription drug coverage to notify Medicare-eligible participants if the drug coverage ...
READ MORE
Question of the Week
- BAS
- 04.02.2021
- HR & Benefits Compliance
Q.- We are getting ready to send our 1095-C forms. We have a full-time employee but she waived health coverage. Does she still need to get a Form 1095?
READ MORE
2021 Employer Guide to Fringe Benefits
- BAS
- 04.02.2021
- HR & Benefits Compliance
The IRS released a draft of the 2021 version of its guide to fringe benefits. This Publication 15-B provides information for employers on the employment tax treatment of ...
READ MORE
Employers Requiring COVID Vaccines
- BAS
- 28.01.2021
- HR & Benefits Compliance
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released guidance for employers to use when considering requiring COVID-19 vaccines for employees. The guidance says ...
READ MORE
"The News to Use that BAS/CCS sends every Thursday always has great info, but particularly the Question of the Week is a great resource!"
Account Manager / Employee Benefits
PA Insurance Broker
PA Insurance Broker
