by Joe Hughes | Jun 1, 2024 | Blog, Smart
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) prohibits group health plans and group health insurance issuers from applying any waiting period that exceeds 90 days. This means that, after an individual is determined to be otherwise eligible for coverage under the terms of the plan,...
by Joe Hughes | May 1, 2024 | Blog, Popular
Throughout 2024, there have been significant changes in employment law at the federal, state and local levels. A review of recent and proposed legislation reveals a number of emerging trends that will affect employers for the remainder of the year. Employers should...
by Joe Hughes | Apr 1, 2024 | Blog, Smart
One way an employer can reduce its liability risks is to ensure that its supervisors have the knowledge and tools necessary to comply with all applicable employment laws. This can be achieved by providing supervisors with regular training on what they are expected and...
by Joe Hughes | Mar 1, 2024 | Blog, Popular
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released draft 2024 forms for reporting under Internal Revenue Code Sections 6055 and 6056. Draft instructions for these forms have not yet been released. The 2024 draft Forms 1094-B and 1095-B are draft versions of forms that...
by Joe Hughes | Feb 1, 2024 | Blog, Smart
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires health insurance issuers and self-insured plan sponsors to pay Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute fees (PCORI fees). The fees are reported and paid annually using IRS Form 720, the Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return....
by Joe Hughes | Jan 1, 2024 | Blog, Popular
The issue of whether the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) preempts state laws is complex, with numerous courts ruling differently on the issue for a wide variety of different state health insurance regulations. In recent years, state...
