New Definition of Full-time Getting Attention
Employers around the country are starting to make their voices heard in Washington after realizing the full impact of redefining full-time as 30 hours per week for health benefits.
Can State Action Pose a Threat to ERISA Plans?
The Wisconsin Assembly has approved legislation (AB 109) that prohibits insurers, networks and third-party-administrators from contracting for discounted fees for non-covered dental services.
Medicaid expansion decisions could impact employer penalties
Recently, the tax firm Jackson Hewitt released their findings from a study that shows that employers will face higher penalties under the Affordable Care Act in states that don’t expand their Medicaid programs.
Pay or Play Rules Released, More Regs Coming
On January 2, 2013, the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) released long awaited proposed rules governing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer responsibility provisions (commonly referred to as “pay or play”).