by Mark Holloway | January 15, 2013 | Compliance Services, Cost of Living Adjustments
Following passage of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (the Act)–the legislation that seals the “fiscal cliff” deal–the IRS has issued its final 2013 cost of living adjustments to incorporate the latest tax rates. A couple of these adjustments...
by Mark Holloway | January 4, 2013 | Co-Op Plans, Cost of Living Adjustments, Insurance Exchanges, Misc Health Reform, Tax Issues
President Obama signed into law on Wednesday the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, a last minute compromise by federal lawmakers that pulled the nation away from the “fiscal cliff.” The law makes permanent numerous federal tax provisions scheduled to expire on...
by Mark Holloway | November 7, 2012 | Compliance Services, State and Local Issues
Same-sex marriage was on the ballot yesterday in four states – Maine, Maryland, Minnesota and Washington. With results in from three of the four states, it appears that proponents of same-sex marriage have won historic victories. Voters in Maryland and Maine...
by Jeannie Wilcox | October 24, 2012 | Compliance Services
Benefit plan limits from the IRS have been announced, and they are yours for the reading in this recent Compliance Alert from the Lockton Benefit Group Compliance Services Department. As noted in the Alert, there are many sections in the Tax Code that limit the amount...
by Mark Holloway | August 29, 2012 | Compliance Services, State and Local Issues
San Francisco announced last week the Health Care Spending Ordinance (HCSO) contribution rate for 2013. The HCSO requires the majority of employers doing business in San Francisco to contribute to the cost of healthcare for their employees who work in San Francisco....
by Mark Holloway | July 24, 2012 | Compliance Services, GINA, HIPAA, Mental Health Parity, Non-Discrimination, Reporting & Disclosure, Reporting and Disclosure, Wellness
The DOL has posted on its website a 38-page self-compliance checklist that covers several of the major laws that apply to employer group health plans. The Self-Compliance Tool is located at http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/pdf/CAGAppA.pdf The checklist includes questions on...
