Highlights In anticipation of when a COVID-19 vaccine is available, the interim final rule requires Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers to cover the vaccine without cost sharing. Coverage of qualifying

Important Dates January 1, 2022 Detailed pricing information must be made public for plan years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2022. January 1, 2023 A list of 500 shoppable

Employee Benefit Plan Limits for 2021 Many employee benefits are subject to annual dollar limits that are periodically updated for inflation by the IRS. The following commonly offered employee benefits

Highlights The minimum wage rate in New York depends on the employer’s size, industry and geographic location. The minimum wage rate in California depends on the employer’s size. Employers should

Highlights:  Final forms and instructions for 2020 reporting under Sections 6055 and 6056 are now available. The “Plan Start Month” box on the Form 1095-C is now required for 2020

Dependent Coverage Rules: Reminders for Employers Many health plans provide coverage for employees’ dependent children. Since 2010, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has imposed strict requirements on plans that provide

Important Dates Sept. 18, 2020 Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away, after serving for 27 years on the U.S. Supreme Court. Nov. 3, 2020 The next presidential election takes place.

Combating Pandemic Fatigue An unintentional phenomenon is on the rise—pandemic fatigue. People are tired of staying at home. People want to be the social creatures they inherently are. People want

DOL Issues Guidance on Tracking Hours of Work for Remote Employees Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2020-5 to remind employers of their obligation

Important Dates  Oct. 7, 2014 Executive Order 13658 increases the minimum wage rate for certain federal contractor employees. Jan. 1, 2020 $10.80 minimum wage for federal contractor employees $7.55 cash

Highlights  The DOL recognizes two types of joint employment—horizontal and vertical. Vertical joint employment is the most common scenario. A federal district court ruling vacated the DOL’s test for determining

The Impact of COVID-19 on Open Enrollment Employers can expect major disruptions to open enrollment this year due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As such, employers should stay apprised of