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The only thing most of us look forward to regarding taxes in the refund we get after the paper pushing. The IRS has established a great website to check on your status. IRS Tax Filing

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It’s tax season again and we are here to help you keep organized through the coming months. The HSA checklist summarizes the IR forms you will need to file your 2017 Federal Income Tax Returns. Also, check out our Healthcare Tracker to see where you are and could be this year. HSA Income Tax List and National Healthcare Tracker

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Here is a comprehensive 2017 Employer’s Guide to ACA Reporting. In addition, a “Reporting Cheat Sheet’ for quick reference as to what type of reporting applies to which employer plans. Applicable Large Employers (“ALEs”) are employers that employed 50 or more full-time equivalent employees on average in the prior calendar year. 2017 December MBWL Employer’s Guide to ACA Reporting and Reporting Cheat Sheet

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The Department of Health and Human Services released a proposed rule describing benefit and payment parameters under the Affordable Care Act that would be applicable for the 2019 benefit year. Proposed 2019 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters 11-9-17

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For the large companies and corporations, it can be overwhelming to monitor the health coverage. The checklist below is an incredible option to alleviate that pressure.

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The Health Insurance requirements, standards and expectations are continuously changing. Here is a great option to help you stay on top of your coverage. ACA 2018 Compliance Checklist

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has adjusted the annual dollar limits for various welfare and retirement plan limits in 2018. Read more about the highlights and other resources to take advantage of your new options.Compliance Bulletin

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This HealthCare Alert addresses Marketplace Open Enrollment dates, 2018 Social Security COLA increase, and special enrollment periods for hurricane-impacted individuals, among other important topics. We welcome comments.

This HealthCare Alert discusses proposed changes to the individual insurance market, details about when participation in both an HRA and an HSA is simultaneously permitted, and an explanation of the Affordable Care Act’s “essential health benefits”, among other topics.  We welcome comments.

This HealthCare Alert addresses updated Department of Labor rules, ACA market reforms, and reporting deadlines, among other important health industry legislation.  There are also various links in the document that will direct you to additional details and helpful fact sheets / summary charts.We welcome comments.