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Health and Welfare

QSEHRA Update – New guidance on required written notices

On October 31, 2017, the IRS issued Notice 2017-67 which announced the new deadline and provided additional guidance on QSEHRA requirements.

Health and Welfare

IRS Announces 2018 Cost-of-Living Adjustments for Welfare Benefit Plans

The most applicable adjustments announced in Revenue Procedure 2017-58 are listed.

Health and Welfare

Malware – A Vulnerable Computer means a Vulnerable Identity

Hackers are attempting to hack personal computers every 39 seconds. Do you know what Malware is and how to protect yourself?

Health and Welfare

Should I contribute to a health savings account through my employer or on my own?

Knowing the pros and cons of making contributions through payroll and contributions through your employer can set you up to save hundreds in taxes each year.

Health and Welfare

How Announced IRS Tax Relief for Hurricane Victims Affects Welfare Benefit Plans

Victims of Hurricane Harvey and Irma may qualify for certain tax relief concerning their employee welfare benefits.

Health and Welfare

Easing Employees into a High Deductible with an HSA

Although High Deductible Health Plans are considered by many to be second-class insurance, a properly designed plan that incorporates a HSA and employer contributions can be a win-win for employers and employees.

Health and Welfare

Pre-Tax Premiums May Have Employees Singing the Post-Tax Blues

A recent IRS internal memorandum addresses the tax treatment of benefits paid by fixed indemnity health plans. How you withhold premiums will make a difference.

Health and Welfare, Retirement

Understanding and Communicating Your Company’s Benefit Plans

Understanding the benefits package of your company and how it operates can be daunting. Communicating it to the rest of the company can prove overwhelming!

Health and Welfare

A TPA for your HSA – Beyond the Acronyms

Relationships with HSA providers are becoming long-term ones. Thus, the choice of the right HSA provider is now more important than ever.

Health and Welfare

IRS Suspends Deadline for QSEHRA Initial Notices

On February, 27, 2018, the IRS suspended the deadline by which eligible employers who provide a QSEHRA to eligible employees must provide written notice to those employees.