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Employers -Don't forget the disclosure to CMS
Employers may already be aware that annually they are required to provide notices of "creditable" or "non-creditable" coverage to...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Sep 5, 20192 min read


Benefits Buzz - August 2019
EXECUTIVE ORDER ON HEALTH COSTS TO AFFECT EMPLOYER HEALTH PLANS President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order aimed at...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Aug 12, 20192 min read


EEO Deadlines Approaching - Here’s Where You Can Find Help!
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently updated its website to include more resources to help employers with their...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Aug 7, 20191 min read


DOL Expands Retirement Plans
On Monday, July 29, 2019, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final ruling on Multiemployer Retirement Plans (MEPs) to expand access...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jul 30, 20192 min read


HSA benefits for chronic conditions expanded by IRS
On Wednesday July 17th, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) added care for a range of chronic conditions to the list of preventive care...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jul 22, 20192 min read


Cadillac Tax Repeal - Passed House On To Senate
Late Wednesday (July 17th) House lawmakers passed legislation to repeal the Cadillac tax, the Affordable Care Act's tax on high-cost...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jul 19, 20192 min read


PCORI Payment Due
Sponsors of self-insured health plans will pay their last PCORI fee by July 31, 2019 (for calendar-year plans) or by July 31, 2020 (for...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jul 9, 20191 min read


DOL Enforcement Actions Are up and Expected to Stay That Way
U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta recently said that he “fully expects” OSHA inspections to increase once new inspectors are...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jun 13, 20191 min read


2020 Health Savings Account Limits
Revenue Procedure 2019-25 was issued by the IRS on May 28, 2019 setting new dollar limitations for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jun 7, 20191 min read


Lower Health Care Costs Act
On May 23, 2019, the Senate Health Committee leaders released a bipartisan discussion draft to aimed at delivering better health care...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jun 5, 20192 min read


CMS Final Regulations
On April 18, 2019, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued final regulations on the 401-page rule as well as related...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Apr 24, 20192 min read


CMS Extends Transitional Health Plans....AGAIN
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has once again allowed insurers and states to renew so-called transitional health...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Mar 26, 20192 min read


New Jersey Expands Family Leave Laws
Last month, Governor Phil Murphy signed a law (NJ A3975) that significantly expands New Jersey’s family leave laws. The changes impact...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Mar 25, 20193 min read


EEO-1 Deadline Extension
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has extended the deadline for employers to submit EEO-1 Reports for 2018. The reports...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Mar 20, 20192 min read
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