Compliance is not only relevant—it is necessary. In order to protect your organization, it is important to stay abreast of regulations, required documentation and forms. As part of its Resource Library, Commonwealth Benefits Group shares compliance alerts that highlight compliance and labor issues as announced by the United States Dept. of Labor and other governing agencies, and include recent developments in HIPAA privacy and security, COBRA and more.
Compliance Alerts
2020 Archives
2019 Archives
2018 Archives
2017 Archives
2016 Archives
2015 Archives
2015-07 – EEOC Issues Proposed Rule Relating to Genetic Information and Wellness Programs
2015-06 – IRS Proposed Regulations Recognize Same Sex Marriage
2015-05 – DOL Issues Guidance on Classification of Independent Contractors
2015-04 – U.S. Supreme Court Finds Same Sex Marriage Is Protected by the 14th Amendment
2015-03 – HRAs, HSAs, and Health FSAs – What’s the Difference?
2015-02 – What You Need To Know About Medicare Secondary Payer Rules
2013 Archives
2012 Archives
2012-04 – Agencies Issue Guidance on Automatic Enrollment, Employer Mandate and Waiting Periods
2012-03 – Agencies Finalize Guidance on Summary of Benefits and Coverage
2012-02 – Department of Labor Finalizes, Delays 401(K) Fee Disclosure Rules
2012-01 – More IRS Guidance on W-2 Reporting of Health Coverage
2011 Archives
2011-09 – Guidance Issued on ADA’s Summary of Benefits and Coverage
2011-8 – Revised Again: More Changes to ACA-Required Internal and External Review Procedure
2011-7 – June 30 Deadline for FSA Amendments
2011-6 – CMS Updates Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Notices
2011-5 – Expanded 1099 Reporting Requirements Retroactively Repealed
2010 Archives
2010-27 – IRS Delays Application of Nondiscrimination Rules for Insured Health Plans
2010-26 – 2011 Annual Limits Card
2010-25 – IRS Makes W-2 Reporting of Cost of Health Coverage Optional for 2011
2010-24 – Limited Relief on New Claims and Appeals Procedures
2010-23 – Agencies Issue Interim Guidance on External Review Procedures
2010-22 – Required Notices Under PPACA
2010-21 – Regulations Issued on Lifetime and Annual Limits
2010-20 – Agencies Clarify “Grandfathering” Under Healthcare Reform
2010-18 – COBRA Premium Subsidy Expires May 31, 2010
2010-17 – 401(k) Compliance Questionnaire May Trap Unwary Plan Sponsors
2010-16 – Department of Labor Announces Form 550 Electronic Filing Requirement Changes
2010-15 & 15B – COBRA Subsidy Extended Through May 31
2010-14 – Latest Extension of COBRA Premium Subsidy Comes with a Twist
2010-13 – DOL Updated Model COBRA Notices
2010-12 – ARRA Cobra Subsidy Extended to 15 Months
2010-11 – GINA (Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act)
2010-10 – Mental Health Parity & Addiction Equity Act of 2008
2010-9 – Health Plan Coverage for Adult Children Potentially Available to Age 30
2010-8 – PA Enacts Mini-COBRA Requirement
2010-7 – DOL Releases Application for Review of COBRA Subsidy Denial
2010-6 – IRS Announces 2010 HSA and HDHP Dollar Amounts
2010-5 – DOL Issues Model COBRA Premium Subsidy Notices
2010-3 – CHIP Expansion Affects Employer Health Plans
2010-2 – Stimulus Package Includes 65% COBRA Premium Subsidy