Supreme Court rules on health care reform: what does this mean for employers? *

USA - July 19 2012
As most people know now, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) survived review by the Supreme Court and was found to be constitutional.

Co-authors: Sarah L. Bhagwandin.

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Supreme Court rules on health care reform: what does this mean for employers in the hospitality industry? *

USA - July 10 2012
Health Care Reform, in the form of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, has now survived review by the Supreme Court.

Co-authors: Sarah L. Bhagwandin.

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Health care reform upheld: what now? *

USA - July 10 2012
On June 28, 2012, the Supreme Court issued one of its most important opinions in recent history regarding the basic structure of the employer/employee relationship: It upheld nearly all of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“Health Care Reform”).

Co-authors: Sarah L. Bhagwandin.

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IRS issues guidance on $2,500 FSA limit and other cafeteria plan issues *

USA - June 1 2012
In Notice 2012-40, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) confirms that the $2,500 limit on salary reduction contributions to health flexible spending arrangements (“health FSAs”) does not apply for plan years beginning before 2013

Co-authors: Dipa N. Sudra.

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New fee disclosure compliance deadlines extended *

USA - July 25 2011
The Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced that the deadlines for complying with new plan service provider and participant fee disclosure rules have been extended.

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