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IRS Prohibits Employers from Paying Individual Medical Plan Premiums

October 8, 2014

IRS
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On November 6, 2014, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Treasury (Departments) issued FAQs clarifying ACA implementation compliance as it relates to premium reimbursement arrangements. The FAQs clarify after-tax reimbursements and cash compensation for individual premiums do not comply with the ACA’s market reforms and may trigger tax penalties.

HHS & DOL Release New COBRA Guidance & Model Notice

By Haven Benefits

September 27, 2014

DOL, HHS, HIPAA
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On May 2, 2014, the Departments of Labor (DOL) and Health and Human Services (HHS) issued guidance regarding how the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) is affected by ACA’s Exchanges. The DOL and HHS issued updated model notices and FAQs, and announced an additional Exchange special enrollment period to help further clarify how ACA’s

DOL Audit Warning Signs & Compliance with ACA

By Haven Benefits

August 27, 2014

Affordable Care Act, DOL, ESBA
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The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has the authority to conduct audits on benefit plans that are governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The DOL’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) protects the integrity of pensions, health plans, and other employee benefits for more than 150 million people. Common triggers