ComplianceMnthlyRecap MH 5.16.22

Agencies Provide Relief for Group Plans and Donation Programs Affected by Hurricanes/Wildfires

Posted by: Danielle Capilla    Dec 12, 2017 8:30:00 AM

hurricane over CubaGuidance for Group Health Plans Impacted by Hurricane Maria and California Wildfires

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a news release to recognize that plan participants and beneficiaries may encounter problems due to Hurricane Maria and the California Wildfires. The DOL advises plan fiduciaries to make reasonable accommodations to prevent workers' loss of benefits and to take steps to minimize the possibility of individuals losing benefits because of a failure to comply with pre-established time frames.

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Topics: group benefits, leave-based donation program, hurricane relief

Latest IRS ACA Round Up (Including 2018 Cost-of-Living Adjustments)

Posted by: Danielle Capilla    Nov 16, 2017 8:30:00 AM

tax lawRecently, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued the instructions for Forms 1094/1095 for the 2017 tax year, announced PCORI fees for 2017-18, and announced cost-of-living adjustments for 2018. The IRS provided additional guidance on leave-based donation programs' tax treatment and released an information letter on COBRA and Medicare. Here’s a recap of these actions for your reference.

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Topics: ACA, COBRA, PCORI, Affordable Care Act, tax law, leave-based donation program