January 3, 2023

Affordable Care Act Requirements for Form W-2 Reporting

Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) who are subject to this requirement, including businesses, tax-exempt organizations, and federal, state, and local government entities (not including plans primarily for military members and their families), must include the portions paid by both the employer and the employee. Health care coverage for retirees or former employees who would not normally receive a W-2 from an employer are exempt from this requirement.
December 1, 2022

Disclosure Notice to CMS for Medicare Part D-Eligible Individuals

Plan sponsors that provide prescription drug coverage to Medicare-eligible individuals must also disclose to CMS annually whether the coverage is creditable or noncreditable. This disclosure must be made no more than 60 days after the beginning of each plan year.
September 1, 2022

Affordable Care Act Updates: Pay or Play Penalties Will Increase in 2023

On Aug. 16, 2022, the IRS updated its FAQs on the ACA's employer shared responsibility rules to include updated penalty amounts for 2023. These penalty amounts are adjusted annually.
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).
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