Letters released this summer by the IRS continue to point to the agency moving forward with its plans to enforce the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The IRS has … Read more

Letters released this summer by the IRS continue to point to the agency moving forward with its plans to enforce the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The IRS has … Read more
There are many pieces of legislation or policy matters affecting the employee experience that are likely to be in flux during the first part of Mr. Trump’s … Read more
As you weigh the pros and cons of each presidential candidate against your own personal beliefs and values, don’t forget to consider how each nominee could … Read more
Health flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are a very valuable benefit to many employees, especially as employers have increased employee cost sharing with … Read more
By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News Promising workers lower health insurance premiums for losing weight did nothing to help them take off the pounds, a … Read more
By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News Federal regulators announced a proposed rule Thursday allowing voluntary employer workplace wellness programs to ask … Read more
Hot on the heels of annual enrollment, employers’ next benefits communication challenge is just around the corner. In a few months, HR will need to send … Read more
The Affordable Care Act has changed the way American people and businesses approach health insurance. In fact, many companies are deciding to forego their … Read more
By Jay Hancock and Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News If your company hasn’t launched a wellness program, this might be the year. Yes, more employers than … Read more
By Jay Hancock, Kaiser Health News Houston workers who checked the fine print said they weren’t sure whether they were joining an employee wellness program … Read more
By Jay Hancock, Kaiser Health News Premiums for job-based medical insurance rose moderately — 4 percent in 2015 — but employers continued to shift in … Read more
By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News During this fall’s open enrollment period, workers who get health insurance through their employers may not see … Read more
By Lisa Gillespie, Kaiser Health News More than half of large employers in 2016 will aim to more tightly manage employees’ use of high-priced specialty … Read more
The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in favor of the administration in King v. Burwell should erase any lingering doubt that complying with the … Read more
Got a high-deductible health plan? The kind that doesn’t pay most medical bills until they exceed several thousand dollars? If so, you or your employees … Read more
There has been much hand wringing over the health law requirement that large employers this year offer insurance to workers who put in 30 or more hours a … Read more
Under the Affordable Care Act, large employers that don’t offer their full-time workers comprehensive, affordable health insurance face a fine. But some … Read more
By Ilyse Wolens Schuman and Michael J. Lotito As promised during a Senate hearing conducted earlier this year, members of the House and Senate have … Read more
Editor’s note: Weekly Wrap is taking the week off. It will return next Friday. By Ilyse Wolens Schuman Recent actions by the Equal Employment … Read more
By Ilyse Wolens Schuman During the first employment-related hearing conducted Friday by the new Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions … Read more