ComplianceMnthlyRecap MH 5.16.22

District Court Vacates Portions of the Association Health Plans Final Rule

Posted by: Karen Hsu    May 2, 2019 4:42:05 PM

shutterstock_149240627As background, on June 19, 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a Final Rule that broadened the definition of “employer” and the provisions under which an employer group or association may be treated as an “employer” sponsor of a single multiple-employer employee welfare benefit plan and group health plan under Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). 

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Topics: DOL, association health plans

DOL and IRS Release Additional Information on Association Health Plans

Posted by: Karen Hsu    Sep 20, 2018 12:04:47 PM

shutterstock_1032672913On August 20, 2018, the Department of Labor (DOL) posted the Association Health Plans ERISA Compliance Assistance fact sheet.

On August 20, 2018, the IRS added a new Q&A 18 to its Questions and Answers on Employer Shared Responsibility Provisions Under the Affordable Care Act. Q&A 18 confirms that:

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Topics: Department of Labor, association health plans, Internal Revenue Service

DOL Issues Final Regulations Regarding Association Health Plans

Posted by: Karen Hsu    Jul 19, 2018 12:22:12 PM

shutterstock_365852219On June 19, 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published Frequently Asked Questions About Association Health Plans (AHPs) and issued a final rule that broadens the definition of “employer” and the provisions under which an employer group or association may be treated as an “employer” sponsor of a single multiple-employer employee welfare benefit plan and group health plan under Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).

 

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Topics: DOL, Department of Labor, association health plans