H&W: Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Reform
Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Reform: The Supreme Court ruled today that the individual mandate (one of the central provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or ACA) is …
H&W: $2,500 Limit for Health FSAs
$2,500 Limit for Health FSAs: The IRS recently released guidance on the effective date of the $2,500 limit (as indexed for inflation) on salary reduction contributions to health flexible spending arrangements (health FSAs) …
H&W: Summary of Benefits and Coverage FAQs
Summary of Benefits and Coverage: On May 11,2012, the Departments of Labor, Treasury and HHS (“the Departments”) issued an Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the obligation of health plans and insurers to provide …
H&W: 2013 Medicare Part D Benefit Parameters
2013 Medicare Part D Benefit Parameters: Each year, group health plans that offer prescription drug coverage to Medicare Part D eligible individuals must determine whether this coverage is “creditable.” To be …
H&W: 2013 HSA Contribution Limits
2013 HSA Contribution Limits: The IRS recently issued Revenue Procedure 2012-26, which provides the 2013 cost-of-living contribution and coverage adjustments for HSAs. The new limits for calendar year 2013 are as follows: …