MLR rebate season is here! Employers with insured health plans must review options for using or distributing rebate funds within 3 months.
Health & Welfare Plan Compliance Reminder: Medical Loss Ratio
Recent DOL Guidance on Group Life Insurance Premiums & EOI Practices
DOL settles with Unum and Lincoln to revise evidence of insurability (EOI) practices. Learn more about the impact on employers. Read more.
Affirmative Action Plan Certification for
Government Contractors –
Deadline: July 1, 2024
Federal contractors must prioritize the certification of their affirmative action plans through the OFCCP portal by July 1, 2024.
Understanding the FTC’s New Non-Compete Ban: What Employers Need to Know
The FTC’s new rule banning non-compete agreements, effective Sept 4, 2024, impacts millions. Learn how businesses can stay compliant.
What the New Overtime Rule Means for Your Payroll
New overtime rule increases the salary threshold for overtime pay eligibility from $35,568 to $43,888 annually, effective July 1, 2024.
IRS Announces Increased
HSA, HDHP, and EBHRA
Limits for 2025
IRS announces 2025 inflation adjustments for HSAs, HDHPs, and EBHRAs: increased limits for contributions, deductibles, and out-of-pocket expenses.
OSHA Walkaround Changes
Read about the substantial change has been introduced that directly affects employers under OSHA oversight.
The Role of AI in Employee Benefits Management
Discover how artificial intelligence is impacting employee benefits management. Learn more about AI role in employe benefits here:
Personal Health & Wellness Expenses Cannot Be Reimbursed From FSA/HRA/HSA
The IRS warns taxpayers that health FSAs, HRAs, and HSAs cannot be used for general health and wellness expenses on a tax-free basis.
Beware: Understanding Supplemental Health Plans and Ensuring
FICA Compliance
Employers are urged to use caution when examining supplemental health plans, programs, and similar arrangements.
