IRS Roundup: What Employers Need to Know about the Latest ACA Notices
In spite of the recent efforts by Congress to change or repeal the ACA, its provisions are still in...
Emergency vs. Urgent – What’s the Difference?
We’ve all been there – once or twice (or more)—when a child, spouse or family...
What You Need to Know about Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
A dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA) is a pre-tax benefit account used to pay for...
Why Are Statistics Important in the Health Care Field?
Quantitative research guides health care decision-makers with statistics--numerical data...
IRS Releases Drafts of 2017 Forms 1094 and 1095
The IRS has released drafts of the forms and instructions that employers will use for 2017...
Understanding EAP Confidentiality
When it comes to Employee Assistance Programs, confidentiality is a concern for both employers and...
Court Orders the EEOC to Reconsider Its Wellness Program Rules
On August 22, 2017, in AARP v EEOC, a federal court found that regulations allowing employers to...
What You Need to Know about Health Flexible Spending Accounts - FSAs
A health flexible spending account (FSA) is a pre-tax account used to pay for out-of-pocket health...
DOL Guidance for Benefit Plans Impacted by Hurricane Harvey
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued compliance guidance for benefit plans, employers and...
The COBRA Payment Process
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) allows qualified beneficiaries...
What Is the Importance of OSHA in the Workplace?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, was established in 1970 to...
