Department of Labor

Amwins Connect - May 2025 Question of the Month

Amwins Connect – May 2025 Question of the Month QuestionCan employers reimburse employees for Medicare premiums? Answer Under certain circumstances, yes, employers can reimburse employees for Medicare...

Amwins Connect - April 2025 Question of the Month

Amwins Connect – April 2025 Question of the MonthQuestionsWho must receive Summary Plan Documents (SPDs) for ERISA Health and Welfare Plans? When must the SPD be provided? Answers Answer to Question 1...

Department of Labor Announces Annual Civil Penalties Adjustments for 2025

Department of Labor Announces Annual Civil Penalties Adjustments for 2025 Every year, the Department of Labor (DOL) issues their Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Annual Adjustments no ...

Webinar Replay: Mental Health Parity Update

Mental Health Parity Update The agencies recently released a report to Congress providing an overview of enforcement efforts and findings regarding compliance with the Mental Health Parity and Addicti...

Compliance News Week Ending January 24, 2025

Compliance News Week Ending January 24, 2025 In this ArticleMHPAEA (Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act) - Agencies' Report to CongressUpdated ERISA Penalties for 2025 MHPAEA (Mental Health ...

Amwins Connect - January 2025 Question of the Month

Amwins Connect – January 2025 Question of the MonthQuestionA plan sponsor/employer offers medical benefits, life benefits, disability benefits, and a Section 125 plan. Is plan documentation a requirem...

Compliance News Week Ending December 6, 2024

Compliance News Week Ending December 6, 2024 In this ArticleAdjusted PCORI FeeForm 5500 for 2024 Adjusted PCORI Fee In IRS Notice 2024-49, the IRS provided the adjusted PCORI fee of $3.47 per covere...

Extension of Employee Benefit Timelines Announced by DOL and IRS - Hurricane Relief

Extension of Employee Benefit Timelines – Hurricane Relief The Department of Labor (DOL) and the Department of Treasury (IRS) issued several notices extending time frames generally applicable under HI...

Federal Agencies Proposed Regulations - Enhancing Coverage of Preventive Services Under the ACA

Federal Agencies Proposed Regulations - Enhancing Coverage of Preventive Services Under the ACAThe Biden administration is proposing a rule that would expand access to contraceptive products, includin...

Form 5500 Extensions - for Calendar Year Plans

Form 5500 Extensions (for calendar year plans) June 2024 The Form 5500 for an ERISA plan is due the last day of the seventh month after the end of the ERISA plan year, including short plan years...

Association Health Plans - 2018 Ruling Rescinded

Association Health Plans 2018 Ruling Rescinded Back in 2018, agency rules provided a path for small employers and working owners to form association health plans (AHPs) that could offer a large gro...

Amwins Connect - May 2024 Question of the Month

Amwins Connect – May 2024 Question of the Month Question Do I need to file a Form 5500? Answer A Form 5500 filing is required for each employee welfare benefit plan sponsored by an employe...