IRS Extends Deadline for ALEs to Distribute 2016 ACA Reporting Forms to Individuals
The IRS has issued Notice 2016-70, which provides a 30-day [...]
Experimental and Investigational Treatments and Procedures under ERISA Group Health Plans
While most group health plans contain an exclusion for medical [...]
Testimony Shows Anthem and Cigna at Odds Over Proposed Merger
"Anthem and Cigna have quarreled for months behind the scenes [...]
Criminal Conviction of Plan Trustee, Outside Legal Counsel Shows Risks of Retaliating Against Whistleblowers for Reporting ERISA Violation
A U.S. District Court has determined, in Perez v. Scott [...]
Medicare: Insolvency Projections
"Almost from its inception, the [Hospital Insurance (HI)] Trust Fund [...]
The Rights and Duties of Your HSA Trustee
"Your HSA trust agreement cannot limit your reimbursements to eligible [...]
Just Around the Corner: HIPAA Audits for Business Associates
"For business associates, desk audits will target breach notification and [...]
Court Says Employer Can Require Health Risk Assessments for Medical Coverage
A U.S. District Court has determined, in EEOC v. Orion [...]
Flex Contributions and Opt-Out Payments Under ACA 10/15/16
"Employers that offer flex contributions and/or opt-out payments face some [...]
Can We Allow Laid-Off Employees to Spend Down Their Health FSAs Without Electing COBRA?
"QUESTION: Our company offers a calendar-year cafeteria plan with a [...]
