Hayley Kelley

Hayley Kelley
Employee Benefits Compliance
Chicago, Illinois Cloud Gate

Illinois Employer Medical Coverage Model Disclosure Update

Illinois employers are required to provide employees with a written comparison of their health plan’s benefits. An updated model disclosure forms was recently released for 2025.

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New York Employers Need to Prepare for Paid Prenatal Leave Starting in 2025

Starting January 1, 2025, New York employers must provide 20 hours of paid prenatal leave, with clear guidelines outlined by the NYS Department of Labor.

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California Expands Disability and Paid Family Leave Benefits

SB 1090 increases SDI and PFL wage replacement to 70-90% and streamlines claim processing.

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What Employers Need to Know about Medical Loss Ratio Rebates in 2024

In 2024, employers must distribute MLR rebates tied to employee contributions. Learn about allocation, ERISA compliance, and tax implications.

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What Employers Need to Know about ACA Reporting

ACA reporting can be complex, with different forms required depending on your organization’s size and type of health coverage. In this post, we break down the essentials of Forms 1094-C, 1095-C, 1094-B, and 1095-B, highlight common mistakes, and explain penalties for non-compliance.

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Massachusetts Employers: Don’t Forget the Annual HIRD Filing

Massachusetts employers with six or more employees are required to submit the annual Health Insurance Responsibility Disclosure (“HIRD”) form through the MassTaxConnect portal by December 15.