This should make your Payroll people happy: Finally, there will be some congruence between the expiration dates on medical child support orders. (more…)
Benefits
When employees leave unused FSA funds on the table, that money goes to the company. But there are a number of rules that dictate how those funds can be used. And not following those rules can be costly. (more…)
Employee complaints -- i.e., "whistleblowing" -- about a company's ACA compliance are a top reason firms get audited for healthcare compliance in the first place. And now that the feds have released the final rule on the topic, Finance pros…
CFOs want to do everything in their power to prevent FMLA abuse. But the question is: How aggressive can you be in determining whether a staffer’s medical issue is a bonafide “chronic condition” that requires intermittent FMLA leave? (more…)
Here’s a compelling reason to review your ACA compliance efforts ASAP: If your firm slips up on any of the details, it could cost you big-time. (more…)
Much has been said about the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) impact on employers’ healthcare plans, but that’s not the only benefit that’s being affected. (more…)
The IRS’ latest moves serve as a critical reminder to employers everywhere that ACA reporting season will be here before they know it. (more…)
When it comes to the 60-day deadline for rolling over plan funds from one retirement account to another, the IRS seems to be feeling a little generous and understanding lately. (more…)
As CFOs are busy putting together their ACA compliance strategies for next year, they need to be aware of a pending class-action lawsuit that has the potential to change everything. (more…)
Now here's a novel approach for building engagement among Finance team members. (more…)
On the heels of the HHS’ notice letters to employers about ACA premium subsidies their employees may have received, the IRS has begun issuing its own ACA compliance letters. The biggest difference: The IRS notices come with penalties attached. …
Recognizing that a 3% default rate for 401(k) participation just isn’t cutting it any longer, a growing number of employers are setting their default rates much higher. (more…)
