To thank our clients for the privilege to serve, we want to recognize and make a financial contribution to the organizations that make a difference in the lives they serve! Wishing you all the best in the New Year! New Life Day Center New Life Day Center provides assistance to those in need in the […]
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IRS Extends 2020 ACA Deadlines
( 2 MINUTE READ ) On Friday, October 2, 2020, the IRS released important guidance concerning employers’ obligations under the Affordable Care Act. IRS Notice 2020-76 applies to Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 6055 and 6056 reporting for 2020 and other ACA compliance items. The notice extends the IRS deadline to furnish 1095-C and 1095-B forms […]
Read more2021 Health Savings Account and High Deductible Health Plan Inflation Adjusted Amounts
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Rev. Proc. 2020-23 that provides the 2021 inflation-adjusted amounts for health savings accounts (HSAs) and HSA-qualifying high deductible health plans (HDHPs). The 2021 annual HSA contribution limit is $3,600 for individuals with self-only HDHP coverage (a $50 increase from the $3,550 contribution limit in 2020). The 2021 annual HSA […]
Read moreWebinar: Leave Policies and Handling Health Plan Benefits When Employees Return from Leave Due to COVID-19
Tuesday, June 9, 2020 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT Register Now This webinar will help employers by going over best practices for leave policies, handling group health plan benefits for employees that are taking leave, and handling group health plan benefits when employees return from leave. This webinar will: Discuss best practices for […]
Read moreWebinar: What Employers Need to Know about IRS Reporting in 2019
Tuesday, December 11, 2018 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT Register Now This 60-minute intermediate level webinar will help employers determine the best practices for reporting in 2019. The presentation will be posted on the UBA website the day before the webinar. Register for this webinar today while seating is still available. The webinar is 60 […]
Read moreThanksgiving
Our offices will be closing at 3pm on Wednesday, November 21st and will reopen on Monday, November 26th, as we celebrate Thanksgiving. From our family to yours, have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Read more2019 FSA limits announced
The IRS has raised the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) limit from $2,650 to $2,700 for 2019. Additionally, Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRA) expense limits for parking and transit have been set at $265/month. The IRS publication, issued on Thursday, November 15, 2018, can be found here. If your renewal is 1/1/19 and you have already set […]
Read moreMonthly Webinar: Employer Policies and Testing Employees for Marijuana Use and Opioid Use
Join us for our monthly webinar on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT Register here. Employer Policies and Testing Employees for Marijuana Use and Opioid Use This webinar will cover what employers should consider when implementing drug use policies and testing for drug use. The webinar will: Describe the scope of […]
Read moreWhat Employers Need to Know about Structuring Wellness Programs for 2019
Join us for our monthly webinar on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT Register here. This webinar will cover what to consider when sponsoring a wellness program. The webinar will: Describe wellness programs Briefly describe the laws and regulations that govern wellness programs Discuss how employers should approach different levels of […]
Read moreMedicare Part D Notice
**If you provided participants and new hires with the annual notice packet provided by Bim Group or generated by HR Service in the last 12 months, the Medicare Part D notice is included in this packet so no additional action is required at this time. ** What you should know: Medicare Part D is a federal program […]
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