Nov 6, 2024 If an employee fails to pay their share of group health plan premiums during FMLA leave, can the employer terminate the coverage and offer COBRA?
Oct 23, 2024 What is the “55% average benefits test” applicable to dependent care assistance programs?
Sep 11, 2024 If an employer makes changes to their benefits in the middle of a plan year, what notice requirements apply?
Aug 28, 2024 Can we offer a cash payment to employees who opt out of the group health coverage? If so, what are the compliance considerations?
Aug 14, 2024 We received a Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) rebate and our medical plan requires employee contributions. Do we need to distribute the rebate to former employees?
Jul 17, 2024 If employees do not have work computers, can we post required notices on the company intranet for access via a kiosk, time clock or shared computer?
Jul 2, 2024 Are employers allowed to increase COBRA premium rates whenever the active employee premium rates increase?
Jun 19, 2024 Do employers need to offer coverage to summer interns? The ACA’s employer mandate does not have special rules for interns. The same rules covering other employees will apply here too. However, there is a window within which an employer is not penalized if it doesn’t offer coverage to an employee who works less than three months, and seasonal employees (who meet the definition under the rules) may be exceptions too.
Jun 5, 2024 When must group health plans comply with the CAA 2021 Advanced Explanation of Benefits (AEOB) requirement?