Sarah Borders
Affordability Percentage Increased for Plan Years Beginning in 2025
On September 6, 2024, the IRS updated the affordability percentage to 9.02% (an increase ...
Mental Health Parity Final Rules Issued
On September 9, 2024, the Departments of the Treasury, DOL, and Health and Human Services ...
Can a Dependent Care Election be Made in Anticipation of the Birth of a Child?
Employees may generally participate in a dependent care assistance program through salary ...
5th Circuit Court of Appeals Issues Decision on Coverage of ACA Preventative Services
On June 21, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a ruling in the ...
Medicare Part D Notices: Distribution Deadline
Employers must send Medicare Part D creditable coverage notices to all Medicare-eligible ...
MLR Rebate Reminder for Employers
Carriers are required to send out Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) payments to employers by ...
How Does the SCOTUS Decision Overturning Chevron Deference Impact Group Health Plans?
On Jun. 28, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued their ruling on ...
When Can the ERISA SPD and Notices be Sent to Employees Electronically?
The DOL safe harbor describes certain circumstances where ERISA plans may disclose ...
Attestations for Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Due by December 31, 2024
The Departments issued joint FAQ guidance related to compliance with the prohibition of ...