NEW San Diego Minimum Wage & Sick Leave Ordinance (Effective July 11, 2016)
San Diego has approved a minimum wage and sick leave ordinance which is effective July 11, 2016. The ordinance increases…
HSA Limits Released for 2017
On Thursday, the IRS released the 2017 inflation adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). The maximum contribution amounts for…
Final Summary Of Benefits And Coverage Template And Instructions
On April 6, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued final regulations on the new Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC)…
Proposed New Summary of Benefits and Coverage Template Available for Final Comment and Review
On February 26, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a formal notice along with the proposed new Summary of Benefits…
Employer Reporting Deadlines Extended
With the release of IRS Notice 2016-4, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) delayed employer reporting and distribution of statements to…
Cadillac Tax – Two Year Delay
Important Points: The Cadillac tax will be delayed until January 1, 2020, and will be a deductible expense for employers….
Phase Two Of HIPAA Audits Expected In Early 2016
In October 2015, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of HHS released a report on HIPAA privacy compliance audits. The…
FAQs Issued on Coverage for Contraceptives and other Preventive Care Services
On May 11, 2015, the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor (DOL), and Treasury issued FAQs clarifying the…
