Compliance Monthly Update: January 2024
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in January 2024.
Potential Penalties for Non-Compliance with Various Employee Benefit Plan Legal Requirements
Explore the potential penalties for non-compliance with various employee benefit plan requirements.
2024 Penalty Amounts for Health Benefits Compliance Violations
On January 11, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued the 2024 inflation-adjusted civil monetary penalties that may be assessed for a wide variety of employee benefits compliance violations. The new amounts are effective January 15, 2024. See more in this article and download the PDF.
ACA: Form 1094/1095 Reporting on 2023 Calendar Year
Affordable Care Act: Form 1094/1095 Reporting The deadline to file and furnish ACA 1094/1095 forms is fast-approaching! We joined GBS Health Benefits Compliance Director, Susan Grassli, Esq., as she covered different reporting rules in a seminar we recorded and have available to watch below. Susan provided an informative overview, addressed timelines and penalties, common pitfalls…
Compliance Monthly Update: December 2023
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in December 2023.
Important Filing Update for Affordable Care Act 1094/1095 Forms
Important Update: Most employers filing Affordable Care Act 1094/1095 forms must now file electronically.
What Happens if an Employee Misses Open Enrollment?
Open enrollment is a stressful and overwhelming time for both you and your employees. It is important to understand what it means when an employee misses open enrollment and how it can affect your business—before it actually happens.
8 Tips for Modernizing Hiring in 2024
As 2024 begins, the traditional hiring approaches are being reshaped by technology, remote work dynamics and shifting employee expectations. This article explores strategies for employers to modernize their hiring practices in 2024.
Total Rewards Q&A: Best Practices and Beyond
In this article, Clay Johnson (Director of Total Rewards Consulting) covers a myriad of best practices related to job evaluations, compensation, benchmarking, and beyond.
Compliance Monthly Update: November 2023
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in November 2023.
4 Key Trends Driving Employer Health Care Costs in 2024
All signs point to health care costs continuing to rise in 2024. This article outlines the primary drivers of health care costs and ways that employers plan to manage them.
Strategies to Improve Hiring Outcomes
This article provides guidance on the importance of hiring outcomes and strategies employers can use to find the right employees for open positions and improve such outcomes.
Strategies to Address Barriers to Mental Health Benefits
Employees who are mentally well are more productive, engaged and satisfied with their jobs. A myriad of factors, such as cost, access and stigma, can hold workers back from receiving the mental health support and treatment they need. Employers can help employees overcome these barriers, understand available treatment options and start their recovery journey.
Summary of the 2023 Employer Health Benefits Annual Survey
Each year, the Kaiser Family Foundation conducts a survey to examine employer-sponsored health benefits trends. This post is a summary.
Compliance Monthly Update: October 2023
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in October 2023.