The January Compliance Recap was emailed to all Partners and is also available for download from AdEase to send to your clients. The 2018 Compliance Recap Year in Review is also available for download as a Microsoft Word document.

In January, the Department of Labor issued its annual adjustment of federal civil monetary penalties. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a proposed rule for benefit payment and parameters for 2020. The Internal Revenue Service released its 2018 final Form 8994 and instructions for Employer Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave. Two federal district courts made rulings on the final rules regarding contraceptive coverage exemptions. Keep your clients updated on these and other developments that were included in the January Compliance Recap.

The Compliance team has also gathered together a comprehensive summary of new guidance, regulation and FAQs issued in 2018 relating to employer benefit plans. The Compliance Recap 2018 Year in Review is available to download from AdEase as a Microsoft Word document.

The guidance on the ACA's contraception mandate continues to be updated as courts rule on the implementation and enforcement of the mandate. An updated copy of the Advisor titled Contraception Mandate Rolled Back for Employers is available in AdEase in email format and as a Microsoft Word document.

Questions? Contact Karen Hsu at khsu@ubabenefits.com with compliance questions.

If you need help with AdEase, contact Meg Cipar at support@ubabenefits.com