ACA & Compliance Updates

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» New York State Releases Updated Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy Training April 18, 2023
» Updates to ACA Pay or Play Penalties & IRS E-File Threshold for 2024 April 13, 2023
» Time to Prepare for the New York City and Westchester County, NY Wage Transparency Laws October 20, 2022
» 2023 Indexed Benefit Figures Including FSA Limit Increase October 19, 2022
» NY Paid Family Leave Benefit Updates for 2023 September 8, 2022
» Checklist: Complying with the FMLA August 16,2022
» ACA Affordability Percentage Decreased Significantly for 2023 August 2, 2022
» NY State Launches Sexual Harassment Hotline July 21, 2022
» Employer Considerations for coverage of Abortion Benefits June 29, 2022

» PCORI Fees Due by August 1st

May 27, 2022
» Reminder - NY Employers Must Give Employees Notice of Electronic Monitoring April 27, 2022
» Federal EEO-1 Reporting Is Now Open April 14, 2022
» New York Employers Must Give Employees Notice of Electronic Monitoring April 12, 2022
» Required Notice under Whistleblower Law February 18, 2022
» U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Enforcement of OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccine or Test Mandate January 14, 2022
» 2021 ACA Reporting Deadlines & Updates December 21, 2021
» 2022 Indexed Benefit Figures Including FSA Limit Increase November 12, 2021
» ACA Affordability Limit Decreased to 9.61% for 2022 September 10, 2021
» NY HERO Act Update: Covid-19 Designated an Airborne Infectious Disease September 9, 2021
» ARPA COBRA Subsidy Expiration Notices due by Sept. 15 August 25, 2021
» IRS Form 941 Updated for ARPA Cobra Tax Credit July 21, 2021
» PCORI Fees Due by August 2 June 2, 2021
» IRS Issues FAQ Guidance on ARPA COBRA Subsidy May 21, 2021
» May 31st Notice Deadline Approaching for ARPA COBRA Subsidy May 12, 2021
» DOL Issues COBRA & State Continuation Subsidy Model Notices April 9, 2021
» WEBINAR: 2021 Employee Benefit Compliance Updates March 25, 2021
» American Rescue Plan - Impact on Employers March 12, 2021
» COVID-19 Benefit Deadline Extensions Update March 4, 2021
» Expiration of Outbreak Period and Benefit Extensions February 26, 2021
» NYS Updated Guidance on NY Quarantine Leave Law January 29, 2021
» Health Care Provisions in Stimulus Package December 23, 2020
» 2021 Indexed Benefit Figures Including FSA & Transportation Limits October 29, 2020
» IRS Extends Due Date for 2020 ACA Reporting to Individuals October 7, 2020
» ACA Employer Mandate Penalty Increase for 2021 August 31, 2020
» IRS Plan Document & Testing Requirements for Pre-Tax Benefits August 12, 2020
» ACA Affordability Rate Increased to 9.83% for 2021 August 3, 2020
» PCORI Fees Due by July 31st June 9, 2020
» IRS Releases 2021 HSA Contribution Limits May 27, 2020
» IRS increases Flexibility for FSAs and DCAs May 14, 2020
» DOL & IRS COVID-19 Relief Extends Deadlines for Employee Benefit Plans May 4, 2020
» COVID-19: Employer Tools, Including FAQ April 2, 2020
» WEBINAR: Coronavirus Compliance Concerns for Employers (Federal & NY) March 26, 2020
» IRS Provides HDHP Relief Related to COVID-19 March 13, 2020
» Spending Bill Repeals Cadillac Tax & Other ACA Fees December 30, 2019
» WEBINAR: ACA Reporting Refresher December 20, 2019
» IRS Extends Due Date for 2019 ACA Reporting to Individuals December 4, 2019
» 2020 Index Figures & Benefits Limits Including FSA Increase  November 8, 2019
» Expect Increased IRS Scrutiny, Audits & Penalty Letters on ACA Compliance September 6, 2019
» ACA Affordability Percentage Reduced to 9.78% for 2020 July 29, 2019
» IRS Releases 2020 HSA Contribution Limits June 3, 2019
» PCORI Fees Due by July 31st May 10, 2019
» Federal Court Orders Employers Must Submit EEO-1 Pay Data by September 30, 2019 April 26, 2019
» New York Employers Must Provide Employees With Up to 3 Hours of Paid Time Off to Vote April 19, 2019
» WEBINAR: ACA Compliance in 2019 March 26, 2019
» ACA Remains in Force After Court Rules Unconstitutional December 17, 2018
» IRS Extends Due Date for 2018 ACA Reporting to Individuals December 3, 2018
» 2019 Index Figures & Benefits Limits  November 19, 2018

» WEBINAR: HSAs, FSAs, and HRAs Comparison, Interactions, and Compliance

August 23, 2018
» COMPLIANCE MINUTE (VIDEO): IRS Requirements for Pre-Tax Benefit Deductions July 16, 2018
» ACA Affordability Threshold Rises in 2019 June 4, 2018
» IRS Releases 2019 HSA Contribution Limits May 23, 2018
» PCORI Fees Due by July 31st  May 7, 2018
» IRS Reverts to Prior HSA Limit for Family Coverage April 27, 2018
» WEBINAR: ACA Enforcement & Letter 226J Penalty Assessments [Print Slides] March 15, 2018
» IRS Announces Revised 2018 HSA Contribution Limits March 6, 2018
» ACA "Cadillac Tax" and Health Insurance Tax Delayed January 24, 2018
» 2017 ACA Reporting Extension December 27, 2017
» ACA Individual Mandate Repealed in 2019 Under Tax Reform Bill  December 21, 2017
» ACA Employer Mandate Penalties Are Imminent November 14, 2017
» 2018 Index Figures & Benefit Limits October 24, 2017
» Executive Action on Health Care October 17, 2017
» Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Notice Deadline October 4, 2017
» COMPLIANCE MINUTE (VIDEO): ACA Affordability Update September 7, 2017
»  ACA Employer Mandate and Reporting Still Apply August 22, 2017
»  WEBINAR: Mid-Year Compliance Grab-Bag   [Webinar Q&A Sheet]    [Print Slides] July 27, 2017
»  Senate Republicans Release ACA Repeal Bill June 23, 2017
»  The American Health Care Act (AHCA) Passes the U.S. House May 5, 2017
»  PCORI Fees Due by July 31st May 4, 2017
»  WEBINAR: ACA Repeal & Replace - What's Next? April 28, 2017
»  IRS Employer Mandate Penalties Coming Soon April 24, 2017
»  Federal Healthcare Regulations for 2017. Are you ready? April 4, 2017
»  AHCA Withdrawn Before A Planned Vote March 30, 2017
»  House Republicans Release ACA Replacement Bill March 8, 2017
»  President Trump Issues Executive Order on the ACA January 25, 2017
» New ADA Wellness Program Notice Requirement Effective January 1, 2017 December 5, 2016
» Reminder: 2017 Benefit Limits November 29, 2016

» IRS Extends Form 1095 Due Dates

November 21, 2016
» WEBINAR: 2016 ACA Reporting Must-Knows November 18, 2016
» The Post-Election Landscape & Employee Benefits November 15, 2016
» 2017 Index Figures & Benefit Limits November 10, 2016
» COMPLIANCE MINUTE (VIDEO): Imputing Employee Income for Domestic Partner Coverage November 1, 2016
» IRS Issues 2017 Health FSA Limit Increase October 27, 2016

» WEBINAR: Open Enrollment - Compliance Strategies for Employers

September 29, 2016

» Medicare Part D Notice Due by October 14

September 26, 2016
» Reminder - HSA Plan Limits for 2017 September 6, 2016
» ACA Reporting - 2016 IRS Draft Forms & Instructions Released August 16, 2016
» WEBINAR: 2016 Mid-Year Compliance Potpourri Review July 29, 2016
» Top ACA Compliance Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them July 7, 2016
» Solution for Navigating ACA Compliance June 30, 2016
» COMPLIANCE MINUTE (VIDEO): COBRA Continuation Health Coverage    June 16, 2016
» Final Rules on Wellness Programs Under the ADA and GINA May 24, 2016
» COMPLIANCE MINUTE (VIDEO): ACA PCORI Fees May 17, 2016
» 2017 Health Savings Account Limits Released May 4, 2016

» WEBINAR: ERISA Compliance 101 - Employer Basics

April 28, 2016
» Reducing Employee Hours to Avoid ACA Compliance May Raise ERISA Issues March 1, 2016
» WEBINAR: ACA - A Year In Review and Looking Ahead February 23, 2016
» IRS Extends ACA Reporting Deadlines December 29, 2015
» 'Cadillac' Tax Delayed Until 2020 December 18, 2015
» COMPLIANCE MINUTE (VIDEO): ACA Reporting Compliance Minute + Filing Extension Notice December 11, 2015
» Final Rules Issued on Various 2010 ACA Provisions November 20, 2015
» ACA Automatic Enrollment Requirement Repealed November 4, 2015
» WEBINAR: Final Forms & Instructions for ACA Reporting October 22, 2015
» COMPLIANCE MINUTE (VIDEO): Creditable Coverage Reporting September 21, 2015
» COMPLIANCE MINUTE (VIDEO): FTE Calculation Tools Available September 3, 2015
» IRS Issues Second Notice on "Cadillac" Excise Tax August 12, 2015
» Preparing for the ACA's Cadillac Tax July 30, 2015
» Increased Penalties for Non-Compliance with ACA Reporting Requirements July 14, 2015
» ACA - Here to Stay: Supreme Court Upholds Federal Subsidies June 26, 2015
» PCORI FEES Due by July 31st June 11, 2015
» Mid-year Check on ACA Compliance with Self-Audit Tool June 2, 2015
» 2016 Health Savings Account Limits Released May 8, 2015
» EEOC Proposes New Wellness Program Regulations May 5, 2015
» Compliance Checklists: ACA Reporting & Group Health Plan Requirements and Notices March 25, 2015