Employee Benefits Compliance

Employee Benefits Compliance
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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.

Employee Benefits Compliance
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Final Rule Issued Under Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Coverage

New MHPAEA rules in 2025 ensure MH/SUD benefit parity. By 2026, plans must address access gaps and prevent discrimination.

Employee Benefits Compliance
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California Expands Fertility Coverage Requirement

California’s SB 729 mandates fertility coverage, including IVF, in large group health plans

Employee Benefits Compliance
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IRS Expands Eligible Medical Expenses and Preventive Care Benefits

The IRS Notices 2024-71 and 2024-75 expand eligible expenses for FSAs, HRAs, HSAs, and HDHPs. Employers should update benefit plans.

Employee Benefits Compliance
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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.

Employee Benefits 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.

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