In the context of medical coverage, the terms “Preventive Services” and “Preventive Care” are often used interchangeably. The two terms, however, have very different meanings. Understanding the difference can have significant...more
We are well into the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) information reporting season. Forms 1095-B/1095-C must be provided to employees by March 1, 2024, and the deadline for electronic transmittal of Forms 1094-B/1094-C to the IRS...more
Final Regulations under Section 36B of the Internal Revenue Code -
On October 11, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Final Regulations under Code Section 36B relating to eligibility for the Affordable Care...more
What is the PCORI Fee? The Affordable Care Act created a non-profit corporation, the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (“PCORI”), to conduct research to help individuals, providers, and policymakers make better...more
On November 22, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published proposed regulations that codify, among other things, an automatic extension of the deadline for furnishing IRS Forms 1095-C to employees. IRS Forms 1095-C...more
One consequence of the current COVID-19 crisis for group health plans has been the significant reduction in employee preventive care and elective medical procedures as people shelter in place and socially distance. When group...more
This Client Advisory highlights important developments in the law governing employee benefit plans and executive compensation over the past year. It offers insight into what these developments mean for employers and plan...more
12/18/2019
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403(b) Plans ,
Affordable Care Act ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) ,
Employer Group Health Plans ,
Health Insurance ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
HRA ,
IRS ,
New Rules ,
Pensions ,
Proposed Regulation
This Client Advisory highlights important developments in the law governing employee benefit plans and executive compensation over the past year. It offers insight into what these developments mean for employers and plan...more
12/18/2018
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Affordable Care Act ,
Benefit Plan Sponsors ,
Breach of Duty ,
Burden-Shifting ,
Claim Procedures ,
Deadlines ,
Disability Benefits ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employer Contributions ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Executive Compensation ,
Fiduciary Duty ,
Filing Requirements ,
Forfeiture ,
Hardship Distributions ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
HRA ,
IRA Rollovers ,
IRS ,
PBGC ,
Proposed Regulation ,
Proposed Rules ,
Safe Harbors ,
Student Loans ,
Tax Penalties ,
Wellness Programs