Legal Update: PCORI Fees Due Aug. 2, 2021

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires health insurance issuers and self-insured plan sponsors to pay Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute fees (PCORI fees). The fees are reported and paid annually using IRS Form 720 (Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return). READ MORE

Compliance Reminder: Medicare Part D Notices Due Before Oct. 15, 2021

Plan sponsors must provide the annual Creditable Coverage disclosure notice to Medicare-eligible individuals before Oct. 15, 2021; the start date of the annual enrollment period for Medicare Part D. CMS has provided model disclosure notices for employers to use. READ MORE

Voluntary Benefits: Overview

As health care costs continue to rise, so has the demand for voluntary benefits. The pandemic has forced a re-ordering of benefits priorities for employers and employees. READ MORE

Live Well, Work Well: Understanding the Coronavirus Delta Variant

The United States is experiencing a spike in COVID-19 cases, specifically in areas with low vaccination rates. A major reason for this spike is an emerging variant known as Delta. READ MORE

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