On May 20, 2020, the IRS released the inflation-adjusted limits for HSAs and HDHPs for 2021. These limits include: (1) the maximum HSA contribution limit, (2) the minimum deductible amount
Legal Notices:
IRS Provides More Options for Unused Funds in Health FSAs and DCAPs
On May 12, 2020, the IRS announced more options with respect to unused amounts in health flexible spending accounts
HR Compliance Bulletin: EEOC Updates Employer Guidance on Coronavirus and the ADA
On May 7, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued additional answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about how employers should comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Compliance Overview: COVID-19 Relief Extends Certain Employee Benefit Plan Deadlines
This Compliance Overview summarizes the participant deadline extensions under a final rule from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), which affect COBRA continuation coverage, special enrollment periods, claims for benefits,
Stellar’s Healthy Living Calendar, May 2020 Edition
MAINTAINING MENTAL WELL-BEING DURING A QUARANTINE
As we all know, public health officials are recommending that healthy individuals practice social distancing, staying at home to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Stellar’s Healthy Living Calendar, May 2020 Edition
MAINTAINING MENTAL WELL-BEING DURING A QUARANTINE
As we all know, public health officials are recommending that healthy individuals practice social distancing, staying at home to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Legal Update: IRS Extends Deadline for Forms 5500 Due Before July 1, 2020
IRS Notice 2020-23 extends the Form 5500 filing deadline for retirement and welfare plans that have an original or extended filing deadline on or after April 1, 2020, and before
Legal Update: DOL Issues Corrections to FFCRA Regulations
The U.S. Department of Labor has released corrections to recent regulations published under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. This Legal Update summarizes the corrections.
Compliance Notice: Updating Health Plans for Coronavirus Changes
Employers may be considering changes to their group health plans in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. These changes may include waiving certain eligibility requirements for plan coverage and offering
Stellar’s Healthy Living Calendar, April 2020 Edition
With the COVID-19 pandemic altering life in the United States in significant ways, “social distancing” recommendations – defined by the Center for Disease Control as the act of avoiding large