ACA compliance has been a complex, time-consuming, and costly endeavor for employers across the country, and compliance isn’t made any easier by the fact that ACA requirements are dynamic and …
COBRA
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Earlier this month the IRS issued a notice indicating that the fees associated with Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) are increasing this year. For plans that end on or after …
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IRS Releases Further Guidance on COBRA Continuation Coverage
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenThe IRS recently issued a notice that further clarifies the usage of Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) coverage as amended via the American Rescue Plan (ARP). IRS Notice 2021-46 …
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American Rescue Plan Introduces New Changes to COBRA
by Robert Sheenby Robert Sheen3 minute read: Biden’s American Rescue Plan (ARP) has reshaped the way Americans receive and qualify for healthcare coverage, including COBRA. Before diving into the specifics of how the ARP …
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New Stimulus Plan Expands PTC Eligibility, Employer Penalties
by Robert Sheenby Robert Sheen3 minute read: President Joe Biden recently signed into law the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and it includes provisions that make ACA healthcare coverage more accessible to Americans. The $1.9 …
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ACA to Aid Millions in Obtaining Healthcare, KFF Report Finds
by Robert Sheenby Robert Sheen2 minute read: The data is in: at least 27 million Americans have lost employer-sponsored health coverage as a result of COVID-19. The Kaiser Family Foundation issued a report in …
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2 minute read: This time last year was presumed to be the last time health insurers and employers offering self-funded health insurance plans would have to pay PCORI fees, but …
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2 minute read: As part of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020 signed by the Trump Administration, PCORI fees were extended through September 30, 2029. Employers should keep a …
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2 minute read: The annual PCORI fees have been extended through September 30, 2029 as a result of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020. Health insurers and plan sponsors …