Benefits Education
Benefits Buzz Newsletter - November 2021
This month's Benefits Buzz discusses FAQs on COVID-19 vaccine coverage and premium discounts, as well as guidance regarding the HIPAA Privacy Rule related to COVID-19 vaccine inquiries.
Benefits Buzz Newsletter - October 2021
This month's Benefits Buzz discusses the Oct. 15 deadline for Medicare Part D notices, as well as proposed changes to the Form 5500 to implement the SECURE Act.
Benefits Buzz Newsletter - September 2021
This month's Benefits Buzz discusses the recently issued FAQs regarding the No Surprises Act and transparency rule, as well as a proposed rule that would expand electronic filing with the IRS.
Benefits Buzz Newsletter - August 2021
This month's Benefits Buzz discusses new FAQs issued by the IRS on the American Rescue Plan Act's COBRA subsidy and proposed updates to the Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2022.
Benefits Buzz Newsletter - July 2021
This month's Benefits Buzz discusses the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on the ACA's individual mandate lawsuit and the expected impact on ACA reporting for 2021.
Benefits Buzz Newsletter - June 2021
This month's Benefits Buzz discusses the updated HSA/HDHP limits for 2022, the second final Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2022, and the recent guidance on the taxability of dependent care assistance programs (DCAPs) for 2021 and 2022.
Benefits Buzz Newsletter - May 2021
This month's Benefits Buzz discusses the recently released FAQs and model notices for the COBRA premium assistance provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), as well as FAQs regarding the Consolidated Appropriations Act and mental health parity.
Benefits Buzz Newsletter - April 2021
This month's Benefits Buzz discusses the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and its employment-related provisions, including additional detail regarding the COBRA subsidy provisions.
Benefits Buzz Newsletter - March 2021
This month's Benefits Buzz discusses the temporary COVID-19 relief for Section 125 plans and the withdrawal of proposed regulations regarding wellness program incentives.
Benefits Buzz Newsletter - February 2021
Consolidated Appropriations Act: Employee Benefit Provisions. ACA Reporting Deadlines in 2021.
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January 2021
Non-grandfathered Plans Must Cover COVID-19 Vaccine Without Cost-sharing Beginning in 2021. Final Rule Allows Greater Flexibility for Grandfathered Plans Under the ACA.