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The employer shared responsibility (i.e., “play or pay”) requirements went into effect in 2015 for large employers only (those with 100 or more full-time or full-time-equivalent employees). Even though they generally will not be liable for penalties until 2016, mid-size employers (employers with 50 to 99 full-time or full-time-equivalent employees) will need to report on the coverage they offered for 2015, so long as they meet the maintenance requirements for transition relief.

How is your company distributing compliance documents? Do you have a written process? Do you have written consent? It boils down to one simple question: Are you compliant?

The Supreme Court issued its opinion in King v. Burwell, holding that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may issue regulations to extend tax-credit subsidies to coverage purchased through Exchanges established by the federal government under the Patien…

Recently, federal agencies, including the Department of Labor (DOL), issued a short five-question FAQ on two ACA-related issues: limitations on cost-sharing and provider discrimination.

As the use of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medications proliferated in children, so too has that carried into adulthood, and sometimes with serious consequences.

As the likelihood of an audit from the U.S. Department of Labor increases, every organization should be prepared so that this potential disaster can be handled with confidence. Conducting a mock audit can be key part of your prevention and preparation …

PPACA created a private non-profit corporation called the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). The Institute’s job is to research the comparative effectiveness of different types of treatment for certain diseases, and to share its find…

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) has had varying effects on the three account-based plans that employers often use in connection with their group health benefits. Health savings accounts (HSAs) are generally unaffected by PPACA, w…

This 90-minute basic webinar will help you determine if the Service Contract Act applies to you, and how to comply with its rules.

Regardless of how sound your company’s business practices may be, a DOL audit needs to be dealt with professionally and expediently. Every organization should be prepared so that this potential disaster can be handled with confidence.