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Compliance Recap // November 2016

December 2, 2016

6055/6056 Reporting, COBRA, Compliance Alert, DOL, Employee Benefits, Health Savings Account, HHS, HRA, IRS, Notices

November was a busy month for administrative rulemaking in the employee benefits world. The Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) released advance informational copies of 2016 Form 5500 Annual Return/Report. The government released annual benefit plan amounts for 2017. The IRS […]

2016 Election Results: The Potential Impact on Health and Welfare Benefits

November 10, 2016

Compliance Alert, Employee Benefits

Following the November 2016 election, Donald Trump (R) will be sworn in as the next President of the United States on January 20, 2017. The Republicans will also have the majority in the Senate (51 Republican, 47 Democrat) and in the House of Representatives (238 Republicans, 191 Democrat). As a result, the political atmosphere is […]

Compliance Recap // October 2016

November 8, 2016

6055/6056 Reporting, Affordable Care Act (PPACA), Benefit and Payment Parameters (BPP), CMS, Compliance Alert, DOL, Employee Benefits, Employer Mandate, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, HHS, HIPAA, IRS, OSHA, Preventive Services

October was a busy month for administrative rulemaking in the employee benefits world. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released final instructions for Forms 1094-C and 1095-C, guidance on the taxability of health care sharing ministry employer contributions, and health care information reporting tips. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released guidance on HIPAA […]

Seats are filling up fast! Team BIM Webinar – Plan Documents: ERISA, Section 125, SPDs, and Wraps, Oh My!

October 27, 2016

Cafeteria Plan, Communication, Employee Benefits, ERISA, Human Resources, SBC, Webinar

Benefit Insurance Marketing is pleased to extend an invitation to attend our upcoming monthly compliance Webinar. In conjunction with our alliance with United Benefit Advisors, you have the opportunity to learn more about the latest compliance trends and regulations from one of the nation’s leading employment and benefit law firms, Fisher Phillips. Best of all, you can take […]

Enforcement Relief Extension for Higher Education Institutions Offering Student Premium Reduction Arrangements

October 24, 2016

Affordable Care Act (PPACA), Compliance Alert, Employee Benefits, HRA

On October 21, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and Department of the Treasury (Treasury) released an FAQ to extend enforcement relief for higher education institutions offering premium reduction arrangements to its students. Background The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) prohibits group health plans from having […]

Are Opt-Outs on the Way Out?

August 1, 2016

Affordable Care Act (PPACA), CMS, Compliance Alert, Employee Benefits, Health Care Costs, IRS

Opt-out payments or cash in lieu of benefits have been a staple in the employee benefits industry for many years. Employers offer individuals who are eligible to enroll in their group health plan a sum of money, typically paid monthly, to those who waive enrollment in the group health plan. Employers who offer group health […]

Compliance Recap // June 2016

July 15, 2016

Affordable Care Act (PPACA), Compliance Alert, Employee Benefits, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, HRA, OSHA, Wellness

June was another quiet month for federal agencies in relation to employee benefits. A tri-agency proposed rule regarding expatriate health plans, excepted benefits, and essential health benefits was released. UBA Updates UBA’s Human Resources department released a checklist and advisor on new OSHA requirements: OSHA Reporting Changes: Employer Checklist OSHA’s Final Rule on Electronic Tracking […]

Seats are almost gone! Register now! – July Webinar

July 7, 2016October 30, 2017

DOL, Employee Benefits, Human Resources

Bim is pleased to extend an invitation to attend our upcoming monthly compliance Webinar. In conjunction with our alliance with United Benefit Advisors, you have the opportunity to learn more about the latest compliance trends and regulations from one of the nation’s leading employment and benefit law firms, Jackson Lewis LLP. Best of all, you can take advantage […]

Compliance Recap // February 2016

March 7, 2016

Affordable Care Act (PPACA), Compliance Alert, Employee Benefits, SBC

Despite having an extra day, February 2016 remained relatively quiet in regard to compliance and employee benefit plans. The Department of Labor (DOL) issued the awaited proposed revisions to the Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) template and its instructions. The 2016 poverty guidelines (also referred to as the FPL) were released by the Department […]

Seats are filling up fast! You don’t want to miss this! March Webinar – Plan Documents 101: Who Needs What and Best Practices

March 6, 2016October 30, 2017

Cafeteria Plan, Employee Benefits, ERISA, Notices, Webinar

Benefit Insurance Marketing is pleased to extend an invitation to attend our upcoming monthly compliance Webinar. In conjunction with our alliance with United Benefit Advisors, you have the opportunity to learn more about the latest compliance trends and regulations from one of the nations leading employment and benefit law firms, Jackson Lewis LLP. Best of all, you can […]