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Archive: Compliance Notices
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February 25, 2021
COMPLIANCE ALERT: Clarifying Guidance for Health FSA and DCAP COVID-19 Relief
On Feb. 18, 2021, the IRS released Notice 2021-15 to clarify the application of temporary special rules for health flexible …
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February 1, 2021
COMPLIANCE ALERT: IRS Updates FAQs on Employer Tax Credits for FFCRA Leave
While the leave requirements of the FFCRA expired on Dec. 31, 2020, the law’s tax credits were extended for employers …
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January 25, 2021
COMPLIANCE ALERT: IRS Issues Final Rule on Pay or Play and Nondiscrimination Rules for ICHRAs
Since 2020, employers have been able to offer individual coverage HRAs (ICHRAs) to help employees pay for individual health insurance. …
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January 21, 2021
COMPLIANCE ALERT: CAA Employee Benefits Provisions
This Compliance Overview summarizes the employee benefits provisions relating to tax-favored accounts, surprise medical billing, health plan transparency and mental …
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January 15, 2021
COMPLIANCE ALERT: EEOC Issues FAQs on Mandatory Vaccinations for COVID-19
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently added nine new answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) to its existing guidance …
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January 14, 2021
COMPLIANCE ALERT: 2021 Health Plan Compliance Deadlines
Employers must comply with numerous reporting and disclosure requirements throughout the year in connection with their group health plans. This …
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January 10, 2021
COMPLIANCE ALERT: Proposed Rules Would Amend Requirements for Wellness Program Incentives
On Jan. 7, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued two proposed rules on wellness programs under the Americans …
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January 8, 2021
COMPLIANCE ALERT: DOL Issues New Q&A About FFCRA Leave Requirements
The U.S. Dept. of Labor (DOL) has issued two additional Q&As regarding employee leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response …
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January 6, 2021
COMPLIANCE ALERT: Upcoming ACA Reporting Deadlines 2021
Entities must report ACA returns with the IRS by March 1, 2021, since Feb. 28, 2021, is a Sunday or …
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December 28, 2020
Legal Update: Stimulus Bill Includes Temporary Special Rules for FSAs
On Dec. 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 was signed into law. The Act provides temporary special rules …
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December 18, 2020
EEOC Issues FAQs on Mandatory Vaccinations for COVID-19
On Dec. 16. 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) added nine new answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) to …
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December 14, 2020
COMPLIANCE ALERT: PCORI Fee Amount Adjusted for 2021
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2020-84 to increase the PCORI fee amount for plan years ending on or …