by Todd | Feb 8, 2013
On January 30, 2013, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued two sets of proposed regulations related to the individual mandate provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). The individual...
by Todd | Jan 25, 2013
On January 24, 2013, the DOL published Part XI of the FAQs about Affordable Care Act (ACA) Implementation, delaying the March 1, 2013, deadline for employers to send an Exchange Notice. The DOL provided two reasons for delaying the Exchange Notice. First, the notice...
by Todd | Nov 5, 2012
We’ve seen in the news lately how some large employers are reducing employee’s weekly hours to reduce healthcare roles and avoid paying fines for not offering coverage. Keep in mind that the rules define employees as full time equivalent employees, and...
by Todd | Oct 18, 2012
The new 2013 contribution limits and related limits for retirement plans were released today. Here is a Quick Summary: Annual addition limit: $51,000 (formerly $50,000) Salary deferral limit: $17,500 (formerly $17,000) Maximum compensation to be considered:...
by Todd | May 7, 2012
The following health savings account (HSA) limits apply for calendar year beginning 2013: HDHP Minimum Deductible Amount Individual $1,250 Family $2,500 HDHP Maximum...
by Todd | Sep 9, 2011
On September 8, 2011, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit in Richmond, Virginia issued rulings on two appeals. They dismissed lawsuits by the State of Virginia and Liberty University that challenged the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and...
