ACA Pay or Play Penalties Will Increase For 2021
On Aug. 19, 2020, the IRS updated its FAQs on the pay or play penalties to include increased penalty amounts for the
Stellar’s Healthy Living Calendar, September 2020 Edition
Low-stress Diet Tips
Did you know that the foods you eat can affect your overall stress? When left unchecked, chronic stress can increase your risk for conditions such as Type 2
Legal Update: EEOC Issues Guidance on Opioid Addiction and the ADA
On Aug. 5, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued two new documents that explain how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies in situations involving an employee’s use
Legal Update: President Trump Issues Executive Orders to Lower Drug Prices
On July 24, 2020, President Trump issued a series of executive orders in an effort to lower drug prices.
This Legal Update provides an overview of the executive orders.
Stellar’s Healthy Living Calendar, August 2020 Edition
August is Medical Alert Awareness Month
If you are unable to speak for yourself, a medical ID bracelet or necklace can speak for you. They can aid first responders and medical
HR compliance Update: States Update Employee Leave Requirements for Coronavirus
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, states have passed new employee leave laws and issued new regulations and guidance on existing leave laws and programs.
This Compliance Bulletin briefly summarizes
ACA Compliance Bulletin: Affordability Percentages Will Increase for 2021
On July 21, 2020, the IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2020-36 to index the contribution percentages in 2021 for purposes of determining affordability of an employer’s plan under the ACA.
This ACA
Stellar’s Healthy Living Calendar, July 2020 Edition
Survive the Summer Heat
Summer heat can be more than uncomfortable—it can be a threat to your health, especially for older adults and children. Whatever your age, don’t let the summer
Anthem Extends Health Plan Time-frames During COVID-19 Emergency
In response to the national COVID-19 emergency, Anthem is giving their clients more time to enroll in a health plan, file and appeal claims, elect COBRA continuation coverage, and pay
PCORI Fee Compliance and Legal Updates
ACA Compliance/Legal Update: PCORI Fee Amount Adjusted for 2020
On June 8, 2020, the IRS published Notice 2020-44, which provides the adjusted PCORI fee amount for plan years ending on or