New Laws Affect California Employers in 2021
by Michael Goldfarb, Employment Attorney and President of Guardian HR
California employers need to be aware of new laws that will affect their w...
In the recently passed COVID-19 relief legislation, Congress included several temporary changes to Section 125 and 129 rules that provide additional reimbursement and election change flexibility for p...
The COVID-19 relief bill (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA)) recently passed by Congress contains several important employee benefit-related provisions, including restrictions on “surprise m...
Updated 1095-C Employer Reporting Guide - 2020
The IRS recently provided the final 1095-C employer reporting forms and instructions. The 1095-C forms were modified slightly, primarily to facilitate...
One of the good things to come out of the blizzard of rules and regulations in response to COVID-19 is Dept. of Labor (DOL) Notice 2020-1. The DOL recognizes that this year, employers face unique chal...
In July 2020, the IRS announced an early draft of tax forms for 1094-C and 1095-C ACA filings. While not ready for use, employers should note a few updates to 1095-Cs and prepare for potential changes...
In Revenue Procedure 2020-36, the IRS increased the affordability percentage from 9.78% to 9.83% for 2021. This percentage determines which applicable large employers may face penalties under §4980H(b...
It’s that time of year again. Employers who sponsor a fully insured group health plan may be receiving a Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) rebate from their insurers. Self-insured medical benefit plans are not...
The Dept. of Managed Health Care (DHMC) issued a notice to all California health insurers that they must still comply with California’s anti-discrimination laws. The DHMC says, “Notwithstanding the ne...
In the coming weeks, Asi will be migrating and upgrading COBRA plans to the Navia platform. The look-and-feel of the new platform will remain familiar since both companies use COBRAPoint software.
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A new California Dept. of Insurance (DOI) Bulletin requires insurance companies to return partial insurance premiums for May 2020 to consumers and businesses amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a...