by Todd | Jun 10, 2015
The proposed rules on use of financial incentives within workplace wellness programs were published by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on April 16, 2015. These rules align the wellness provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Health...
by Todd | Jun 10, 2015
As employer groups with 51-100 employees renew or purchase health insurance coverage in 2016, they must abide by the rules and regulations governing the small group market, including those related to benefit coverage and essential health benefits; actuarial value, and...
by Todd | Jun 9, 2015
Recently, your health insurance company may have requested your Social Security number, as well as the Social Security numbers of your spouse and your qualifying dependents. Due to a new reporting requirement, you will need to report qualifying health coverage...
by Todd | May 20, 2015
The Internal Revenue Service announced new 2016 limits for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and their related qualifying High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For 2016, the annual HSA contribution limit for an individual with self-only coverage under a high deductible...
by Todd | May 15, 2015
Almost two-thirds of tax filers who received insurance via the state or federal insurance Marketplaces had to pay back an average of $729 of the Advance Premium Tax Credit (APTC), cutting their potential refund by almost one-third, according to analysis of filing data...
by Todd | May 13, 2015
The IRS recently released the final forms and instructions for Section 6055 and 6056 reporting. Additionally, the IRS released Publication 5196, Understanding Employer Reporting Requirements of the Health Care Law, in order to help employers prepare for reporting in...