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Archive: Compliance Notices
- September 21, 2022
COMPLIANCE ALERT: Medicare Part D Deadlines Approaching
Plan sponsors must provide the annual disclosure notice to Medicare Part D-eligible individuals before Oct. 15, 2022.
September 1, 2022HR Edge Quarterly Newsletter – Q3 2022
Employers have an opportunity to expand their recruiting reach by pursuing entry-level candidates at universities, colleges and trade schools.
August 31, 2022ACA Pay or Play Penalties Will Increase for 2023
On Aug. 16, 2022, the IRS updated its frequently asked questions on the employer shared responsibility rules under the Affordable Care Act to include updated penalty amounts for 2023.
August 31, 2022HR Brief Newsletter | September 2022
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, HR professionals have faced many challenges, including the health impacts of COVID-19 on workers and ongoing attraction and retention challenges.
August 31, 2022Inflation Reduction Act Contains Some Health Reforms
On Aug. 16, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law.
August 30, 2022Complying With the FMLA Checklist
This checklist outlines key steps for employers to comply with the FMLA. Keep in mind that complying with the FMLA may involve additional steps depending on the facts of a specific situation.
August 29, 2022Benefits Breakdown | September 2022
Many employers have responded to COVID-19 by enhancing benefits offerings to support their employees, but providing the right options for employers’ specific workforces is vital.
August 28, 2022Court Invalidates No Surprises Act Dispute Resolution Rules for Air Ambulance Services
On July 26, 2022, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas struck down part of an interim final rule related to the federal independent dispute resolution process under the No Surprises Act., which was enacted as part …
August 28, 2022Federal Guidance on Nondiscrimination in Telehealth
The Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services jointly issued guidance on how various federal laws require telehealth to be accessible to people with disabilities and limited English proficiency.
August 28, 2022Final Rule Implements Ban on Surprise Medical Billing
On Aug. 1, 2022, the IRS issued Revenue Procedure (Rev. Proc.) 2022-34 to index the contribution percentages in 2023 for determining the affordability of an employer’s plan under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
- August 8, 2022
Alert: Indiana Senate Bill 1 (SB1) Effective September 15, 2022
On Friday August 5, Senate Bill No. 1 (SB1) was signed into law by Indiana Governor Holcomb and becomes effective in the State as of September 15, 2022. This law makes changes to when an abortion may be performed legally …
- August 3, 2022
Benefits Buzz | August 2022
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling allowing states to regulate abortion, federal agencies have been issuing new guidance focused on reproductive health care.
