"[1] Automatic 30-day extensions for furnishing ACA forms to individuals ... [2] Alternate manner for furnishing Forms 1095-B and 1095-C ... [3] Fixing the 'family glitch' ... [4] New permissive mid-year cafeteria plan election changes ... [5] Departments issue FAQs on prescription drug and health plan reporting ... [6] Telehealth safe harbor extended."  MORE >>

"[A] number of states have instituted their own individual health plan mandates.... [E]mployers now have additional reporting responsibilities ... [A] chart shows, for each state mandating health coverage, the requirements and responsibilities for individuals and employers along with the penalties for non-compliance."  MORE >>

"[P]remiums are set to 0.9% of the employee's wages, with 0.45% paid by the employer and 0.45% paid by the employee.... Colorado businesses must begin collecting premiums starting on January 1, 2023.... [If] you are subject to the FAMLI Act and are about to run your first payroll for 2023, you must coordinate with your payroll processor to ensure deductions begin immediately."  MORE >>

"Compared to the flurry of regulatory changes in 2020 and 2021, 2022 seemed quieter for employee benefits compliance. However, many new rules are now taking effect that bring along with them increased government enforcement efforts and a higher likelihood of audits."  MORE >>

"This report identifies, among other things, the extent to which [1] OPM has implemented control activities to identify and remove ineligible family members with FEHB coverage and [2] OPM's fraud risk assessment for the FEHB program includes fraud risks related to ineligible FEHB members." [GAO-23-105222 published Dec 09, 2022, released Jan 09, 2023]  MORE >>

"[D]isability claim appeal issues that can arise and how to handle them.... [1] The insurance company sends you an adverse report ... [2] The disability insurance company requests an exam ... [3] Your doctor agrees with the insurer's doctor ... [4] Your doctor refuses to cooperate ... [5] Your medical condition changes."  MORE >>

"Victims of severe winter storms, flooding, and mudslides in California beginning January 8, 2023, now have until May 15, 2023, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments ... [I]ndividuals and households affected by severe winter storms, flooding, and mudslides that reside or have a business in Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Humboldt, Los Angeles, Marin, Mariposa, Mendocino, Merced, Monterey, Napa, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Ventura, Yolo, and Yuba counties qualify for tax relief."  MORE >>

"This article provides a listing of 2023 statutory limits for pension and health and welfare plans in the United States.... These limits potentially impact design, administration, communication and tax reporting for the related benefit plans."  MORE >>