January 11, 2022

Summary of Material Modifications: What is it, and how does it apply?

When a plan is amended or when other information is required to appear in the plan's Summary Plan Description (SPD) changes, ERISA requires that notice of the amendment or change be provided through a Summary of Material Modification (SMM).
September 13, 2016

Reducing Employee Hours to Avoid the ACA? Prepare for a Lawsuit.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its Employer Shared Responsibility Mandate have placed a costly burden on employers who traditionally did not extend employer sponsored health […]
August 8, 2016

How to Determine Your Historical Measurement Period for ACA Software Implementation

By now most employers and HR professionals are well aware of the data required for Affordable Care Act testing and reporting. The measurement periods continue to […]
August 3, 2016

The Affordable Care Act at Six…and Counting

While the results of this fall’s national elections might re-shape the debate around the Affordable Care Act (the ACA), substantive change, if any, won’t occur until […]
July 18, 2016

What Should You Do With ACA Subsidy Notices?

In June of 2016, the IRS began delivering their backlog of subsidy notices to employers. The notices informed Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) when an employee who […]
June 17, 2016

How Will the 2016 Presidential Election Impact Obamacare?

How will the 2016 election impact Obamacare? One of the more pressing questions presently floating around the political news channels. A recent U.S. News article unpacks […]
May 6, 2016

Total Workforce Management Software: Multi vs. Single Database Solutions

When considering a new HRIS or Human Capital Management Software purchase, increasing numbers of employers are looking for integrated HR systems, automated processes, and intuitive report […]
January 6, 2016

Three Must-Haves for Any Retiree Medical Billing RFP

So, outsourcing your retiree billing administration has probably crossed your mind once or twice. Understandable—it’s one of those redundant monthly tasks that can be surprisingly labor […]
December 30, 2015

IRS Extends Deadlines for 1095-C Furnishing and Reporting!

3 minute read Just when you thought you’d unwrapped all of your presents, it looks like Santa had one more gift for employers hidden behind the […]
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