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Risk Management | Emerging Risks

Additional Coverages and Extensions Under the Business Income and Extra Expense Form

When organizations encounter unexpected disasters, avoiding operational disruptions or temporary shutdowns may be challenging, and even brief closures can carry costly consequences. That’s where business interruption insurance can help. This policy can offer much-needed financial protection when an organization’s usual (…)

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PUBLISHED October 21st, 2024

IRS Expands List of Preventive Care Benefits for HDHPs

Ann Poland

The IRS has expanded the list of preventive care benefits permitted to be provided by an HDHP without a deductible. If you administer a …

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Benefits+
PUBLISHED October 14th, 2024

Telehealth Relief Permitting HSA Eligibility Set to Expire 2025

Ann Poland

To encourage individuals to avoid hospitals when appropriate during the COVID-19 health crises, Congress passed relief permitting coverage for telehealth services before satisfying the …

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Benefits+
PUBLISHED October 1st, 2024

Employer Considerations for Navigating Election Season 

Ann Poland

Election season can be a fraught time for employers. Employers are often faced with the challenge of fostering a culture of open communication while …

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Benefits+
PUBLISHED September 20th, 2024

EBSA Releases Updated Cybersecurity Guidance for Employee Benefit Plans

Ann Poland

Through Compliance Assistance Release No. 2024-01, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) is confirming that the cybersecurity guidance it issued …

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Benefits+
PUBLISHED September 17th, 2024

Pay-or-Play Affordability Percentage Will Increase for 2025

Ann Poland

On Sept. 6, 2024, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2024-35 to index the contribution percentage in 2025 for determining the affordability of an employer’s …

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Benefits+
PUBLISHED September 6th, 2024

Increased Civil Penalty Amounts for SBC, MSP, HIPAA Violations

Ann Poland

On Aug. 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a final rule increasing key penalties affecting group health plans. …

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Benefits+
PUBLISHED August 30th, 2024

Upcoming Deadline: MLR Rebates

Ann Poland

Employers with insured group health plans may soon receive a medical loss ratio (MLR) rebate from their health insurance issuers. Issuers who did not …

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Benefits+
PUBLISHED August 23rd, 2024

2025 Changes – Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage

Ann Poland

Employers sponsoring any size group health plan that provides prescription drug coverage are not required to offer creditable coverage, but they are required to …

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Benefits+
PUBLISHED July 12th, 2024

PCORI Fees Due July 31, 2024

Ann Poland

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires self-insured and level-funded plan sponsors to pay Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute fees (PCORI fees). The fees are reported …

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Benefits+
PUBLISHED May 17th, 2024

HSA/HDHP Limits Will Increase for 2025

Ann Poland

On May 9, 2024, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2024-25 to provide the inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health …

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PUBLISHED May 10th, 2024

DOL Increases Compensation Threshold For Exemption Eligibility

Ann Poland

The Department of Labor (DOL) announced on April 23, 2024, a final rule that expands the compensation threshold for exemption eligibility under the Fair …

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PUBLISHED May 3rd, 2024

EEOC’s FAQs on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Ann Poland

To help employers prepare for changes under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued frequently asked questions …

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