Thursday, September 24, 2015
On September 17, 2015, the IRS issued Notice 2015-68 which includes new guidance making it clear that employers who offer an HRA integrated with a regular health plan will not be required to provide any additional reporting specific to the HRA.
Thursday, September 17, 2015
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released two separate notices this year requesting comments on how to administer the excise tax on high-cost health coverage (also known as the “Cadillac tax”) set to go into effect for the 2018 tax year.
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
As you may recall, with the introduction of Medicare Part D prescription drug benefits, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) imposed certain notice requirements on employers. Employers are required to notify all Medicare beneficiaries of the “creditable” or “non creditable” coverage status of their prescription drug plan.
Thursday, September 3, 2015
In the recent draft instructions released by the IRS in regards to employer reporting on Forms 1094 and 1095, the IRS indicates that reporting is required for health reimbursement accounts (HRAs) integrated with fully-insured plans.