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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 Draft 2016 1094/1095 Reporting Forms
The IRS has released DRAFT versions of the 2016 1094/1095 reporting forms. There are very minimal changes to the draft forms over the 2015 versions. Specifics on the changes follow: Form 1094-B: No changes Form 1095-B: Although Line 9 was
H&W Employer Exchange Subsidy Notices – Appeal or Not?
Introduction The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires all public Exchanges to notify employers when an employee is receiving a subsidy (tax credits and cost-sharing reductions) for individual health insurance purchased through an Exchange and to provide an opportunity for employers
H&W Wellness Notice for Employer-Sponsored Wellness Programs
New rules published on May 17, 2016, under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) require employers who offer wellness programs that collect employee health information to provide a notice to employees informing them what information will be collected, how it
H&W Civil Penalties Update
On July 1, 2016, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) jointly issued an interim final rule that significantly increases the amount of various civil penalties applicable to certain ERISA violations. The increased amounts,