Employee Benefits Compliance Resources
Employee benefits compliance is a complex and ever changing landscape.
We provide up-to-date information and notice of changes
to state and federal legislation that may affect your benefit plans.
Upcoming Webinars
PS&F Annual Employee Benefits Update:
The American Rescue Plan Act Employee Benefits Issues
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 | 10:00 am PDT
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) includes significant employee benefits-related provisions, including a federal subsidy of COBRA premiums. Beginning April 1st, the ARPA COBRA subsidy will cover 100% of the cost of COBRA continuation coverage for up to six months for certain individuals who have had an involuntary termination of employment or reduction in hours. Attendees can expect to learn about:
- New COBRA employer notice requirements
- How the COBRA premiums will be paid
- How employers will be reimbursed
In this webinar, we will also cover:
- ARPA-related Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP) employee pre-tax elections
- ARPA-related subsidy increases for individual health insurance purchased through a public marketplace
- The rapid evolution of virtual care: provider enablement and different vendor options
- Worksite vaccination updates
Employee Benefit Nondiscrimination Rules Review
Thursday, April 22, 2021
We all know we need to comply with various employee benefit nondiscrimination requirements, but what does this really look like in practice? In this webinar, we’ll cover all the basics of nondiscrimination requirements for different kinds of plan; self-insured plans, fully-insured plans, cafeteria plans, and DCAPs – including what the different tests look like and what we see as common pitfalls in benefit design. Note – there is a very good chance that major legislative and/or regulatory activity could occur in March or early April. If it does, we will adjust the content of the webinar to include information on new developments.
Regulatory Update
Thursday, May 20, 2021
It has already been a busy year, and we expect more the regulatory and legislative activity that impacts employee benefit plans. This month’s webinar will focus on new regulations, FAQs, and other guidance issued over the previous months to help employers keep up-to-date on all the ever-changing employee benefit compliance requirements!
Common Benefits Mistakes Employers Make
Thursday, June 24, 2021
We know it’s hard for employers to stay on top of the myriad compliance requirements under ERISA, COBRA, the ACA, etc. That is why we love to hold this webinar focusing on some of the common mistakes we see with respect to benefit design, plan administration, and other employee benefits issues. We hope this will help employers identify where there may be existing compliance gaps and provide the information needed to confidently make changes moving forward.
If you have questions about our webinars, please email us at info@psfinc.com
Past Webinars
Regulatory and Legislative Update
Thursday, March 25, 2021
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Answering Employer Compliance Questions
Thursday, February 18, 2021
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Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) Administration
Thursday, January 21, 2021
2020 Benefits Regulatory Wrap-up and a Look Forward to 2021
Thursday, December 17, 2020
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Employer Reporting 2020 Update
Thursday, November 19, 2020
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Answers to Your Employee Benefits Questions
Thursday, October 22, 2020
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Medicare and Employee Benefits
Thursday, September 24, 2020
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Employee Benefits Compliance 2020 Mid-Year Update
Thursday, August 20, 2020
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HSA Administration and Compliance
Thursday, July 23, 2020
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Benefits During Breaks-in-Service, Leaves, and Re-hire Issues
Thursday, June 25, 2020
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Parker, Smith & Feek 2020 Employee Benefits Update Webinar
Thursday, May 28, 2020
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Regulators Make Big Changes to Benefit Plan Notice and Disclosure Deadlines
Thursday, May 21, 2020
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Strategic and Defendable Terminations Webinar
Thursday, May 12, 2020
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We Answer Your Employer Benefits Questions on Pressing COVID-19 Issues
Thursday, April 23, 2020
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COVID-19 Benefit Related Issues and HSA Administration and Compliance
Thursday, March 26, 2020
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Parker, Smith & Feek Washington PFML Webinar
Thursday, February 27, 2020
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FAQ
Properly Administering HIPAA Special Enrollments
Thursday, February 20, 2020
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2019 Employer Reporting and How to Avoid IRS §4980H Penalties
Thursday, January 23, 2020
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2019 Regulatory Wrap-up and a Look Forward to 2020
Thursday, December 19, 2019
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Answers to Your Employee Benefits Questions
Thursday, November 11, 2019
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How to Handle Employee Benefits Notices and Disclosures
Thursday, October 24, 2019
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Why ERISA Plan Design and Documentation Matters
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Employee Benefit Technology and Compliance
Thursday, August 22, 2019
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New Standalone HRA Regulations Released
Thursday, July 25, 2019
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Into the Weeds – Again! Answers to Specific Employer Benefits Questions
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Employee Benefits Issues During Mergers and Acquisitions
Thursday, May 23, 2019
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Employee Benefits During an FMLA Leave
Thursday, April 18, 2019
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“Good News” Compliance Webinar
Thursday, March 21, 2019
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HIPAA Privacy and Security Mistakes Employers Make
Thursday, February 28, 2019
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Medicare and Employee Benefits
Thursday, January 24, 2019
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2018 Regulatory Wrap-Up and a Look Forward to 2019
Thursday, December 20, 2018
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Tobacco Related Wellness Programs
Thursday, November 29, 2018
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Into the Weeds - Again! Answers to Specific Employer Benefits Questions We’ve Received
Thursday, October 25, 2018
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New Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) Rules
Thursday, September 27, 2018
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5500 Filing and Plan Structure Issues
Thursday, August 23, 2018
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New Association Health Plan Regulations
Thursday, July 26, 2018
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Employees vs. Independent Contractors – Why It Matters and What the Future Looks Like
Thursday, June 21, 2018
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Employee Benefits Compliance Update
Thursday, May 24, 2018
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Compliance Issues Related to Emerging Employee Benefit Strategies
Thursday, April 26, 2018
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HIPAA Privacy and Security for Employers
Thursday, March 29, 2018
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HSA Administration and Compliance
Thursday, February 22, 2018
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IRS §4980H Penalty Collection Efforts and
Why Employer Reporting Still Matters
Thursday, January 25, 2018
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2017 Regulatory Wrap-Up and a Look Forward to 2018
Thursday, December 21, 2017
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The Future of Wellness Plans
After the AARP v. EEOC Decision
Thursday, November 16, 2017
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ACA 1094/1095 Employer Reporting - Year 3
(And Possible Changes to the ACA)
Thursday, October 26, 2017
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Benefit Plan Transition Issues
Thursday, September 28, 2017
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Health Insurance Legislative Update
Thursday, August 24, 2017
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COBRA is Here to Stay
Thursday, July 27, 2017
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Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Rules Review
Thursday, June 22, 2017
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No “Repeal or Replace” – What Should the Employer Focus on Now?
Thursday, May 25, 2017
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Employee Benefits During an FMLA Leave
Thursday, April 27, 2017
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Keeping Up with Changes to Employee Benefits Rules (Part 2)
March 23, 2017
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Keeping Up with Changes to Employee Benefits Rules (Part 1)
February 23, 2017
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Employee Benefits and Medicare Coordination Issues
January 19, 2017
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Sell Sheet
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Into the Weeds! Answers to Specific Employer Benefits Questions We’ve Received
December 15, 2016
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How Will the Election Impact Employee Benefits Regulations & A Look Forward to 2017
November 17, 2016
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ACA 1094/1095 Employer Reporting Year 2
October 27, 2016
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ACA and Benefits Compliance Update
September 22, 2016
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Wellness Plan Regulations Update
August 18, 2016
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HRA/HSA Compliance and Administration Issues
July 28, 2016
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OCR Begins New Phase of HIPAA Audits
June 23, 2016
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Plan Affordability Under the ACA
May 26, 2016
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Making Sense of the Employee Classification Puzzle
April 28, 2016
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ACA and Benefits Compliance Update
March 24, 2016
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EEOC Wellness Regulations
February 25, 2016
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Articles
Past articles can be found at www.psfinc.com/articles
Department of Labor Releases COBRA Subsidy Website and Model Notices
April 8, 2021 More
Additional Sections 125 and 129 Flexibility Included in COVID-19 Relief Legislation
December 23, 2020 More
Significant Benefits Issues in New COVID-19 Relief Legislation
December 23, 2020 More
Group Health Plan Coverage of COVID-19 Immunizations
December 14, 2020 More
Tax-Favored Employee Benefit for Disaster Relief
December 9, 2020 More
Updated PCORI Fees Released
December 7, 2020 More
California Releases Draft Employer Reporting Instructions
September 28, 2020 More
Medicare Part D Notice Reminder: Deadline of October 14th
September 18, 2020 More
How Employers Should Handle MLR Rebates
August 31, 2020 More
Supreme Court Ruling – Title VII Nondiscrimination Rules
August 4, 2020 More
2021 “Affordability” Percentage
August 3, 2020 More
Business Leaders – The Times They Are A-Changin…
July 22, 2020 More
Long-term Care – More Than Just an Executive Benefit
July 17, 2020 More
Supreme Court Ruling – Contraceptive Exemption
July 14, 2020 More
Agency Update
June 22, 2020 More
Effects of COVID-19 on Health Care Consumption
June 17, 2020 More
Updated PCORI Fees Released
June 10, 2020 More
REMINDER: PCORI Fees
June 2, 2020 More
HSA Requirements and Limits for 2021
May 27, 2020 More
COVID-19: Benefits-Related Checklist
May 22, 2020 More
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) – DOL Temporary Rule
April 3, 2020 More
IRS Releases Guidance on FFCRA Tax Credit
April 2, 2020 More
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) – Model Notice and More Q&A Document Updates
April 1, 2020 More
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) – More Updates to DOL FAQs
March 31, 2020 More
CARES Act Includes Employee Benefits Related Provisions
March 30, 2020 More
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) – Agency Guidance Released
March 25, 2020 More
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Impact on Employee Benefits
March 19, 2020 More
HDHPs Will Not Lose HSA Qualified Status for Covering COVID-19 Expenses & Other Benefits Questions
March 17, 2020 More
The Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Important ACA Case
March 11, 2020 More
Appellate Court Invalidates ACA’s Individual Mandate
December 30, 2019 More
Cadillac Tax Repealed and Other Benefits Changes Contained in the End-of-Year Spending Bill Passed by Congress
December 26, 2019 More
IRS Provides 2019 Transition Relief and an Extended Deadline for Providing Form 1095 to Employees and Participants
December 9, 2019 More
IRS Announces 2020 Health FSA Limits
November 11, 2019 More
Health Insurance Tax (HIT) Resumes 2020
October 2, 2019 More
How Employers Should Handle MLR Rebates
September 23, 2019 More
Should Your Business be Considering Association Health Plans?
September 17, 2019 More
Things To Know When Evaluating Reference-Based Pricing Models for Your Business
September 9, 2019 More
Medicare Part D Notice Reminder: Deadline of October 14th
September 4, 2019 More
Funding Healthcare and Retirement Expenses with HSAs
August 6, 2019 More
2020 “Affordability” Percentage
July 25, 2019 More
HSAs & Preventive Coverage
July 22, 2019 More
HHS Changes Rule Regarding Prescription Drug Manufacturer Coupons and Cost-Sharing Requirements
July 18, 2019 More
Recent Executive Order
July 1, 2019 More
Final Rules – Two New HRA Options for 2020
June 26, 2019 More
Retain Employees with Student Loan Reimbursement
June 11, 2019 More
HHS Proposes Rolling Back Section 1557 Discrimination Protections Related to Gender Identity
June 6, 2019 More
HSA Requirements and Limits for 2020
June 4, 2019 More
REMINDER: PCORI Fees Due July 31
June 3, 2019 More
Gender Health Benefits in Washington State
May 22, 2019 More
IRS Clarifies Employer’s Ability to Recover Mistaken HSA Contributions
April 16, 2019 More
HIPAA Privacy and Security Mistakes Employers Make
April 8, 2019 More
Federal Court Blocks New DOL Association Health Plan Rules
April 3, 2019 More
Creative Strategies to Retain Key Employees
March 28, 2019 More
HHS Proposes to Rescind Adoption of HDIP
January 18, 2019 More
Texas Judge Issues Controversial ACA Ruling
December 11, 2018 More
The State of Massachusetts has Introduced a
New Employer Reporting Requirement
December 11, 2018 More
IRS Extends Due Date for Employers to Provide Form 1095 to Employees and Participants
December 10, 2018 More
IRS Announces 2019 Health FSA Limits
November 15, 2018 More
IRS Now Assessing §4980H Penalties for the
2016 Plan Year
November 5, 2018 More
New HRA Rules Issued
November 1, 2018 More
Benefits for Technology Firms
October 18, 2018 More
Determining the COBRA Premium for an HRA
October 16, 2018 More
Great Wines and Top Surgeons (Not Necessarily at the Same Time)
October 10, 2018 More
How Employers Should Handle MLR Rebates
October 4, 2018 More
Employer Reporting – 2018 Draft Forms and Instructions for the 1095/1094
September 26, 2018 More
Medicare Part D Notice Reminder:
Deadline of October 14th
September 24, 2018 More
Domestic Partner Benefits and Imputed Income
September 19, 2018 More
Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave – What now?
September 11, 2018 More
Compliance Considerations When Moving from Fully-Insured to Self-Funded
August 2, 2018 More
IRS-SSA-CMS Data Match Employer Reporting Requirement Suspended
July 18, 2018 More
DOL Issues New Rules for Association Health Plans
June 20, 2018 More
2019 “Affordability” Percentage
June 18, 2018 More
HSA Requirements for 2019
May 24, 2018 More
REMINDER: PCORI Fees Due July 31
May 23, 2018 More
ANOTHER Change in 2018 HSA Contribution Limits
April 30, 2018 More
AARP vs. EEOC Lawsuit Update – Still No Clarity
April 9, 2018 More
IRS Continues to Send 226J Letters: What Employers Need to Know
March 26, 2018 More
Disability Claim Regulations Take Effect April 1, 2018
March 26, 2018 More
Change in 2018 HSA Contribution Limits
March 7, 2018 More
Complying with the New York Disability Benefits Law
March 2, 2018 More
Reminder: 1095S Due to Employees by March 2, 2018
February 23, 2018 More
§4980H Offer Requirements and Associated Penalties
February 2, 2018 More
Cadillac Tax Delayed Until 2022 and
HIT Suspended for 2019
January 29, 2018 More
Tax Treatment of Transportation Benefits Changes Under New Law
January 10, 2018 More
IRS Extends Due Date for Employers Provide Form 1095 to Employees and Participants
December 26, 2017 More
Summary of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Employee Benefit Provisions
December 20, 2017 More
Lessons Learned From Parker, Smith & Feek’s FMLA Manufacturing Roundtable
December 19, 2017 More
Tax Bill Benefit Changes Getting Closer
December 7, 2017 More
IRS – Letter 226J – What Employers Need to Know
December 4, 2017 More
How to Turn Open Enrollment Into a Win-Win
November 13, 2017 More
IRS Releases Information on the Collection Process for §4980H Payments from Employers
November 9, 2017 More
IRS Announces 2018 Health FSA Limits
October 24, 2017 More
How Employers Should Handle MLR Rebates
October 20, 2017 More
Contraceptive Exemption Expansion
October 17, 2017 More
President Trump Signs Executive Order Permitting the Creation of “Association” Health Plans
October 16, 2017 More
Legislation Introduced to Simplify Employer Reporting
October 13, 2017 More
Employer Reporting – 2017 FINAL Forms and Instructions
October 5, 2017 More
Graham-Cassidy Update: Senate Tries to Repeal
the ACA One More Time
September 26, 2017 More
Common Gaps in Disability Insurance
September 20, 2017 More
Wellness Program Updates
September 20, 2017 More
Medicare Part D Notice Reminder:
Deadline of October 14th
September 13, 2017 More
Employer Reporting – 2017 Draft Forms and Instructions
September 11, 2017 More
6 Common Gaffes to Avoid When
Considering a Self-Funded Plan
September 11, 2017 More
IRS Decreases ACA “Affordability” Percentage
August 31, 2017 More
Employer Reporting – 2017 Draft Forms and Instructions
August 15, 2017 More
Washington Paid Sick Leave Effective Jan. 1, 2018
August 10, 2017 More
Washington Enacts Paid Family and Medical Leave
August 4, 2017 More
HSA Requirements—2018
May 17, 2017 More
The House Passes New Version of the AHCA
May 8, 2017 More
REMINDER: PCORI Fees Due July 31
April 27, 2017 More
ACA Status Update
March 30, 2017 More
Republicans Release Health Policy Proposed Legislation
March 10, 2017 More
UPDATE – Taxation of Fixed Indemnity Plans
March 7, 2017 More
IRS Issues Memorandum on Taxation of Indemnity Plans
February 16, 2017 More
Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement
January 30, 2017 More
Trump Issues Executive Order Regarding the ACA
January 23, 2017 More
IRS Extends Deadline for Providing 2016 Form 1095s
November 21, 2016 More
The Impact of the Election on Employer Sponsored Health Benefits
November 16, 2016 More
IRS Announces 2017 Health FSA Limits
October 27, 2016 More
Employer Reporting – 2016 FINAL Forms and Instructions
October 26, 2016 More
Medicare Part D Notice Reminder: Deadline of October 14th
September 22, 2016 More
2017 HSA Contribution Limits
September 9, 2016 More
Employer Reporting – 2016 Draft Forms and Instructions
August 30, 2016 More
OCR Phase 2 HIPAA Audits Underway
August 24, 2016 More
§4980H Affordability - Opt-Out Guidance
July 25, 2016 More
HHS Releases Discrimination Rule Affecting Transgender Benefits
July 18, 2016 More
Final SBC Template and Related Materials
June 27, 2016 More
Employer Exchange Subsidy Notices – Appeal or Not?
June 13, 2016 More
EEOC Final Rules on Wellness Programs
May 31, 2016 More
Reminder: PCORI Fees Due July 31
April 26, 2016 More
Form 1095 Deadline and Penalties
March 23, 2016 More
Proposed Revisions to SBC and Uniform Glossary
March 14, 2016 More
Form 1095 – Employee Communications
February 5, 2016 More
Cadillac Tax – Delayed
January 11, 2016 More
IRS Releases Broad Range of Guidance in Notice 2015-87
January 7, 2016 More
IRS Released Additional §4980H Guidance
December 30, 2015 More
IRS Extends Deadline for Employer ACA Reporting
December 29, 2015 More
EEOC Issued GINA Wellness Rules
December 7, 2015 More
Common Misconceptions about the ACA Reporting Requirements
November 9, 2015 More
PACE Act Changes the Definition of Small Group Insurance
October 12, 2015 More
IRS Clarifies No ACA Employer Reporting Required for Most HRAs
September 24, 2015 More
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