by Jim Beatrice | December 20, 2019 | Employee Benefits, Health Care Reform, Recommended Articles
As reported by National Association of Health Underwriters, Congress has voted to fully repeal the Cadillac (excise) Tax and the Health Insurance Tax. The legislation fully repeals the Cadillac Tax and repeals the HIT effective January 1, 2021, which means the... by Geralyn Isler | December 13, 2019 | Employee Benefits, Employer Guidance, Wellness at Work
Depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses carry a workplace stigma that cause many employees to suffer in silence rather than to seek help. Many employees struggling with mental health issues have expressed anxiety about the possibility of losing their jobs due... by Geralyn Isler | December 5, 2019 | Employee Benefits, Employer Guidance, Health Care Reform, Recommended Articles
Employer reporting requirements and penalties for non-compliance have largely remained the same even though the individual penalty payment is no longer applicable. Forms 1094/1095-B (B Forms) and Forms 1094/1095-C (C Forms), and related instructions, for the 2019... by Geralyn Isler | November 10, 2019 | Employee Benefits, Employer Guidance
The IRS increased the dollar limit on employee salary reduction contributions under the health Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to $2,750. The dependent care limit remains $5000. by Geralyn Isler | July 23, 2019 | Employer Guidance, Health Care Reform, Medicare & Individual
On July 17, 2019 the IRS issued guidance expanding the preventive care benefits that can be provided by a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) and remain qualified for HSA eligibility. Ordinarily the HSA rules do not allow for preventive care for services or benefits...
