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The information and content contained in this blog are for general informational purposes only, and does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice. As always, for specific questions concerning your health or 401(k) plans, please consult your own ERISA attorney or professional advisor.
H&W 21st Century Cures Act
Qualified Small Employer HRAs Congress has passed the 21st Century Cures Act that, among other things, allows small employers to maintain general-purpose, stand-alone health reimbursement arrangements (“HRA”) that will not be considered group health plans. What this means is that
H&W Avoiding Discrimination: Former Employee HSA Contributions
The IRS recently issued a private letter ruling answering whether or not an employer could contribute a different amount to a former employee’s HSA than they did to a current employee’s HSA. The quick answer is, “Yes they can.” However,
H&W 2016 Transition Relief for Section 6055 and 6056 Reporting
Extension for Providing Employee Statements The IRS has announced 2016 transition relief that includes a 30 day extension to furnish the Section 6055 & 6056 employee statements to employees. This extension results in a due date of March 2, 2017 instead
2016 Form 5500 – Advance Informational Version Available
The U.S. Department of Labor along with the IRS and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation has released advance informational copies of the 2016 Form 5500 and related instructions. These advance copies are for informational purposes only and cannot be used to