March 28, 2016
The PPACA reporting deadlines for employers are quickly approaching…
Read MoreWill the IRS Issue and Individual Mandate Penalty for a Short Gap in Health Insurance Coverage?
Under the Affordable Care Act, individuals are required to have medical insurance coverage. Those who fail to obtain medical insurance may be subject to an individual tax penalty…
Read MoreEmployee Stress, Anxiety and Depression Levels Appear to be Rising
February 10, 2016
The shares of employees who are reporting serious mental and emotional health concerns related to stress, anxiety, and depression have risen dramatically in recent years, according to the findings of an analysis of global Employee Assistance Program (EAP) data published by employee well-being services provider Workplace Options…
Read MoreCadillac Tax Delayed
January 27, 2016
Last month the President passed a bill to delay the Cadillac tax by two years…
Read MoreCompanies Make Slow Progress Towards Gender Equality in Management
January 6, 2016
While most global senior executives predict that within 15 years there will be as many women as men in the executive suites of large global companies, many women appear to be experiencing “gender pipeline fatigue,” as companies fail to take the steps necessary to turn this expectation into a reality, ...
Read MoreIRS Extends PPACA Reporting Deadlines
December 29, 2015
On December 28th the IRS released Notice 2016-4, extending the 2016 PPACA reporting deadlines for the 2015 calendar year …
Read MoreBenefit Plan Trends Vol. 58 #11
December 3, 2015
In This Issue: Working Parents Want More Support from Employers, Expansion of Flexible Work Programs Shows Signs of Slowing, Health Plan Premium Growth Remains Moderate in 2015, 401(k) Plan Sponsors Urged to Focus on Costs Rather Than Diversification…
Read MoreQualifying for Subsidies on Healthcare.gov
November 25, 2015
Open enrollment on healthcare.gov is running now through January 31st. Employees may ask their employers whether coverage through the Marketplace (or state exchange) is something they should consider…
Read MoreBenefit Trends Newsletter Vol. 58 #10
November 2, 2015
In This Issue: Companies Increasingly Open to Hiring Boomerang Employees, Shift to 401(k)s Not Linked to Reduced Wealth, Growth in Health Benefit Costs Remain Low in 2016, Agile Organizations Have More Effective Project Management Strategies …
Read MoreIRS Announces Updated PCORI Fee
October 23, 2015
The IRS recently released the adjusted PCORI Fee…
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