Key Provisions The Department of Labor, Internal Revenue Service, and Treasury issued joint regulations on May 4, 2020 that extend a number of employee benefit plan deadlines during the COVID-19 outbreak....
Read more
President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) on March 18, 2020 following its passage by both houses of Congress. FFCRA includes employer mandates for expanded leave requirements under...
Read more
IRS Issues COVID-19 Guidance
Mar 11, 2020
In response to the rapidly developing Corona virus outbreak, the IRS has issued guidance confirming that COVID-19 testing and treatment will be considered preventive care under high deductible health plans (HDHPs). ...
Read more
No COLA May Cause Heartburn for Some Medicare Beneficiaries
The Social Security Administration recently announced that Social Security beneficiaries will not receive cost of living adjustments (COLA) in 2016.
Oct 23, 2015
The Social Security Administration recently announced that Social Security beneficiaries will not receive any cost of living adjustment (COLA) in 2016. For most Social Security beneficiaries, a hold harmless provision will...
Read moreSupreme Court Will Weigh in on Retiree Health Benefits in M&G Polymers v. Tackett
The decision should provide clarity and may have significant implications for an employer’s right to amend or terminate retiree health benefits.
Oct 06, 2014
As the Supreme Court begins its October term today, one of the cases on the docket is M&G Polymers v. Tackett. In this case the Court will address how to interpret...
Read moreDueling Circuits – Affordable Care Act Update
District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against the Obama administration’s interpretation of a key provision of the Affordable Care Act.
Jul 22, 2014
A three judge panel from the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against the Obama administration’s interpretation of a key provision of the Affordable Care Act. The D.C....
Read more