Health Benefits

This month’s article highlights ACA Reporting Requirements for Forms 1094 and 1095, Employers and Paternity Leave, and state requirements for Short-Term Disability Insurance. ACA Reporting Requirements for Forms 1094 and 1095 ACA reporting involves the submission of Forms 1095 and 1094 by employers to the IRS each year. These forms are crucial for ensuring compliance with the Affordable Care...

Winter is the season of preparation, and that makes it the perfect time to spotlight comprehensive health plan notices. These notices – covering areas like COBRA, CHIPRA, Medicare Part D, and HIPAA-are critical for employers and their employees, but the rules around timing and responsibility can be overwhelming. This overview provides insight into the requirements, compliance notices and...

This month’s article highlights the compliance responsibilities for small fully insured employers and handling Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) rebates. Compliance Requirements for Small Fully Insured Employers (<50 FTEs) Even smaller employers with fewer than 50 full-time employees aren’t exempt from health plan compliance obligations. Fully insured groups must meet key federal requirements,...

USCIS Extends Form 1-9 Expiration Date On August 2, 2024 USCIS announced Form I-9’s new expiration date. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has extended the expiration date of the current Form 1-9 (Rev. 08/01/23) to May 31, 2027.  Links to the formal announcement and the Form 1-9 with the updated expiration date can be found at the links below: USCIS Announcement:...