Medicare Part D Notice Reminder:
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IRS Announces 2021 Health FSA & Qualified Transportation Limits
Thursday, October 29, 2020
In Revenue Procedure 2020-45, the IRS sets forth a variety of 2021 adjusted tax limits. Among other things, the notice indicates that employee contribution limits toward health flexible spending arrangements (FSAs) and qualified transportation fringe benefits are unchanged for 2021.
Why You Should Be Evaluating Your Company’s Disability Insurance Offering in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
As the reality of COVID-19 set in, many Americans were questioning how they would cope without paid sick leave if they got ill.
Oregon OSHA Issues New COVID-19 Regulation
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has had a far reach, impacting every business and individual in this country. As we head into the fall season, it appears that infection rates are increasing with more time spent indoors.
2020 Employer Reporting – Slight Extension & Transition Relief
Monday, October 12, 2020
IRS Notice 2020-76 once again extends the due date to March 2nd, 2021 for providing Form 1095s to individuals and is allowing Form 1095-Bs to be made available upon request rather than requiring individual delivery.
The Return of the Communicable Disease Exclusion
Monday, October 5, 2020
In times of COVID-19, many insurance carriers are seeking to clarify coverage for biologically related liability risks on commercial insurance policies.
California Releases Draft Employer Reporting Instructions
Monday, September 28, 2020
California recently released draft reporting instructions to assist employers and other entities that are subject to reporting requirements under California’s individual mandate.
California Workers’ Compensation Senate Bill 1159 Summary
Friday, September 25, 2020
On 9/17/20, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 1159 into law. SB 1159 follows the original Executive Order from the Governor, which is now known as LC 3212.86.
Medicare Part D Notice Reminder:
Deadline of October 14th
Friday, September 18, 2020
Employers with group health plans that provide prescription drug coverage to individuals who are eligible for Medicare Part D must comply with certain disclosure requirements.
Preventing Builder’s Risk Claims
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Builder’s risk insurance is a property policy purchased by building owners, developers, or general contractors to cover a loss of all or part of a building or building materials during construction. While there can be many perils…
An Employer’s Guide to Evaluating Risk Exposures When Offering Child Care Services
Thursday, September 3, 2020
With various states and counties around the U.S. restricting in-person learning this fall, many parents face difficult decisions on balancing working and child care obligations during COVID-19.
How Employers Should Handle MLR Rebates
Monday, August 31, 2020
Employers who sponsor a fully-insured group health plan may soon be receiving a Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) rebate from their insurers. Self-insured medical benefit plans are not subject to these requirements.
Contractors’ Excess/Umbrella Rates in the Insurance Hard Market
Friday, August 28, 2020
The insurance market, like any other type of supply and demand industry, is cyclical. The cycles are commonly referred to as “soft” and “hard” markets.
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