By February, most Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) have furnished Form 1095-C to employees or are preparing to do so. This is also the point when questions and ...

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?

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 ...

Affordable Care Act Reporting for 2025 Coverage

BAS
05.02.2026
Health Care Reform (ACA)

As we move into 2026, employers should be preparing for upcoming Affordable Care Act reporting obligations related to health coverage provided during the 2025 calendar ...

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 ...

Question of the Week - Disability Coverage Requirements

BAS
08.01.2026
HR & Benefit Plans

Q.- Do we have to provide our employees disability coverage?

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 ...

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