From the Desk of Larry Grudzien May 9, 2013 Yesterday, the Department of Labor released Technical Release 2013-02. It provided guidance for the Model Exchange Notice and the Model COBRA Election Notice. A copy of Technical Release 2013-02 follows: I. Introduction Many provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Affordable Care Act) that [...]
In light of the Affordable Care Act prohibition against health plans with an annual dollar limit on essential benefits, which takes effect in the plan year beginning on or after January 1, 2014, there have been concerns about whether Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) will be permissible in 2014 and after. The three federal agencies [...]
From the KT Health and Welfare Team: This morning HHS, DOL and Treasury announced two important rules – final SBC regulations and additional information regarding the automatic enrollment and employer penalty requirements. Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) As noted during a prior update, the agencies have delayed the application of the final SBC rules [...]
Technical Release No. 2012-01 Frequently Asked Questions from Employers Regarding Automatic Enrollment, Employer Shared Responsibility, and Waiting Periods February 9, 2012 Introduction Many provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Affordable Care Act) that become effective beginning in 2014 are designed to expand access to affordable health coverage. These include provisions for [...]
DOL Email: Technorati Tags: ADA,DOL,Webcast Join us on Friday, July 30th from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. for an event commemorating this important anniversary. Former U.S. Congressman Tony Coelho, author and sponsor of the ADA, will share his thoughts on the Act and Christine Griffin, Deputy Director, Office of Personnel Management, will deliver closing remarks. The [...]
Technorati Tags: cobra,arra,dol,department of labor Via DOL News The Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration COBRA page was updated to add a link to a compliance webcast on the COBRA premium reduction extension provisions being held on January 22 at 1 pm EST. To register, go to https://compx11.eventcenterlive.com/cfmx/ec/register/reg.cfm?BID=1&RegID=284EB0ED
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