Employee Benefits Compliance

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

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.

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.

On April 26, 2024, HHS updated HIPAA rules to strengthen reproductive health privacy. Covered entities must secure attestations before sharing PHI in specific cases. Compliance deadlines are nearing.

In light of increasing cyber threats, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (“EBSA”) has expanded its cybersecurity guidance to include all ERISA-covered health and welfare plans. Initially released in April 2021, this guidance addresses the critical need for plan fiduciaries and service providers to implement robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive participant information.

The Department of Health and Human Services has released the 2026 payment parameters, including new out-of-pocket maximums for employer-sponsored health plans. Find out what these changes mean for your company’s health benefits and how to prepare for compliance in the upcoming plan year.

Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) offer tax-free reimbursements for medical expenses. Discover the key benefits of HRAs, 2025 limits, and how they can help reduce healthcare costs.

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 introduces significant changes to Medicare Part D that could impact your company’s prescription drug coverage. From new out-of-pocket caps to insulin pricing, these updates may affect your plan’s status as “creditable” coverage.

The IRS has announced an increase in the ACA affordability threshold to 9.02% for 2025. This change may require employers to adjust health coverage contributions to remain compliant with ACA regulations and avoid penalties. Learn more about how these updates impact your responsibilities as an employer.