Employee Benefits LEGAL UPDATE: End of Mental Health Parity Opt-Out for Self-funded, Non-Federal Governmental Health Plans The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (CAA), which was signed into law on Dec. 29, 2022,…Johnson, Kendall & JohnsonJune 22, 2023
Employee Benefits LEGAL UPDATE: Temporary Special Rules for Health and Dependent Care FSAs On Dec. 21, 2020, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which is expected…Johnson, Kendall & JohnsonDecember 23, 2020
Employee Benefits Health FSA Limit will Remain the Same for 2021 The Affordable Care Act (ACA) imposes a dollar limit on employees’ salary reduction contributions to…Johnson, Kendall & JohnsonOctober 29, 2020
COVID-19 Employer-Mandated Vaccination of the Health Care Workforce to Mitigate the COVID-19 Pandemic Written By: Jeffrey Daitz, Esq. & Jacqueline Voronov, Esq., Hall Booth Smith, P.C. and Patrick…Johnson, Kendall & JohnsonSeptember 30, 2020
ComplianceEmployee Benefits 2021 IRS HSA Contribution Limits The IRS has announced the 2021 inflation-adjusted contribution limits for Health Savings Accounts (HSA). The…Johnson, Kendall & JohnsonMay 26, 2020
COVID-19Employee Benefits COVID-19 Impact on Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Reimbursement Accounts and Health Savings Accounts Expanded Use The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), recently signed into…Johnson, Kendall & JohnsonApril 13, 2020
COVID-19Employee Benefits HR Compliance Bulletin: DOL Outlines Coronavirus Relief Law’s Paid Leave Requirements Paid Leave Requirements Under the FFCRA On March 24, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s…Johnson, Kendall & JohnsonApril 13, 2020
COVID-19Employee Benefits Coronavirus Bill Requiring Paid Employee Leave Signed Into Law Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the Act) On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the…Johnson, Kendall & JohnsonMarch 19, 2020
Commercial InsuranceCOVID-19Employee Benefits COVID-19: Workers Compensation / Unemployment Guidance & Resources The consequences of COVID-19 are being felt by employers and employees alike. Employers are concerned…Johnson, Kendall & JohnsonMarch 18, 2020
COVID-19Employee Benefits COVID-19: Health Plan Coverage for Fully-Insured Medical Plans In-Network Cost Sharing for Fully Insured Medical Plans The following chart outlines benefit enhancements/adjustments that…Johnson, Kendall & JohnsonMarch 16, 2020