Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) allow employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible medical expenses. While many common health care costs qualify for ...

Understanding HIPAA Protections for Group Health Plans

BAS
12.03.2026
HR & Benefits Compliance

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 ...

Question of the Week - Box 12 of Form W-2

BAS
12.02.2026
Taxes

Q.- Our payroll company completed our W-2 Forms and sent them to our employees. An employee asked me what the number inBox 12 was. What should I tell him?

Spotting Benefits-Related Scams

BAS
05.02.2026
MyEnroll360 Security

Benefits administration has become a favorite target for scammers. Open enrollment, COBRA notices, insurance verifications, and payroll changes all involve sensitive ...

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 ...

Phishing Trends HR Should Expect in 2026

BAS
08.01.2026
MyEnroll360 Security

As HR professionals continue to rely on digital tools for payroll, benefits, onboarding and employee communication, cybercriminals are adapting their tactics just as ...

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