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Aug 31

Pay or Play Affordability Percentage Will Decrease for 2024

By Employee Benefits, Legislative Updates
HIGHLIGHTS The IRS has announced the affordability percentage that will apply under the ACA's pay or play rules for plan years beginning in 2024. This percentage (8.39%) is a significant decrease to the affordability threshold. ALEs will need to consider this affordability percentage in developing their health plan contribution strategies for the 2024 plan year. ALEs may need to lower the amount employees have to contribute for 2024 to meet the lowered percentage. On Aug. 23, 2023, the IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2023-29 to index the contribution percentage in 2024 for determining the affordability of an employer's plan under the…
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Aug 21

Strengthening Safety and Mitigating Risks: Solutions Amid Michigan’s Overruling of Open and Obvious Defense in Slip and Fall Litigation

By Business Insurance, Legislative Updates, Risk Solutions
In a landmark decision, the Michigan Supreme Court has recently overruled decades of case law regarding the open and obvious defense in slip and fall litigation. This ruling has far-reaching implications for property owners, as it eliminates a commonly used defense strategy. It is crucial for business leaders to understand the implications of this decision and take proactive steps to address the issue. Kapnick can help. (more…)
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Jan 19

Key 2023 Health Plan Compliance Deadlines

By Employee Benefits, Legislative Updates
Employers must comply with numerous reporting and disclosure requirements throughout the year in connection with their group health plans. If you are concerned about missing key 2023 health compliance deadlines, we created this compliance overview that explains key 2023 compliance deadlines for employer sponsored group health plans. It also outlines group health plan notices employers must provide each year. (more…)
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Jun 22
Medicare Part D Disclosures Due to CMS

Legislative Update – PCORI Fees Alert – June 2022

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Quick Facts: The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires health insurance issuers and employers that sponsor self-funded group health plans to pay Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fees. Employers that sponsor fully insured health plans are not required to pay the fee directly, but employers sponsoring self-funded plans must pay the fee annually on IRS Form 720. (more…)
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Mar 11
Medicare Part D Disclosures Due to CMS

Legislative Update – ARPA EB Changes – March 2021

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Quick Facts: Congress passed the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), which President Biden is expected to sign tomorrow. The bill includes significant employee benefits related provisions including a federal subsidy that will cover 100% of the cost of COBRA continuation coverage effective April 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021 (more…)
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Mar 04
Medicare Part D Disclosures Due to CMS

Legislative Update – DOL Releases EBSA Disaster Relief Notice 2021-01 – March 2021

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Quick Facts:Last week, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued new guidance regarding notice and disclosure timeframe relief for employee benefit plans and plan participants due to COVID-19. EBSA Disaster Relief Notice 2021-01 (The Joint Notice) clarifies that the deadline for extended timeframes, such as a COBRA election, will be based upon the date each (more…)
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