06 May 7 Common Mistakes that Could Trigger a DOL Audit

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Not many things incite more fear than receiving a notice that you’re about to have an audit, especially from the Department of Labor (DOL)....

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29 Apr DOL Issues Another FAQ on ACA Implementation

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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued its 31st FAQ on the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), dedicated to coverage of preventive services, rescissions of coverage, out-of-network emergency services, clinical trial coverage, cost-sharing limitations, the Mental Health Parity Act,...

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27 Apr The (Benefits) World Revolves Around Plan Documents

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How would you be sitting if a Department of Labor (DOL) investigator asked for your company’s group health plan documents? Would you be able to put your hands on an updated copy of the plan document, summary plan description, summary of benefits and coverage,...

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25 Apr DOL Guidance on the ACA and Federal Wage Payment Statutes

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The Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor has issued guidance to governmental agencies on the interaction of the Affordable Care Act and government contractors’ responsibilities for payment of fringe benefits....

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14 Mar Using Compliance Reviews to Prepare Employers for Audit

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Original post benefitsnews.com A retirement plan sponsor has a fiduciary duty to ensure that the plan complies with all federal and state rules and regulations. Plan sponsors must follow the plan’s provisions without deviating from them unless the plan has been amended accordingly. Failure to follow...

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08 Mar Compliance Recap: February 2016

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Despite having an extra day, February 2016 remained relatively quiet in regard to compliance and employee benefit plans. The Department of Labor (DOL) issued the awaited proposed revisions to the Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) template and its instructions. The 2016 poverty guidelines (also referred...

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02 Mar Proposed Summary of Benefits and Coverage Template and Updates

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Original post ubabenefits.com A Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) is four-page (double-sided) communication required by the federal government. It must contain specific information, in a specific order and with a minimum size type, about a group health benefit's coverage and limitations. In February 2016, the...

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10 Aug DOL Issues Guidance on Classification of Independent Contractors

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The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued an “Administrator’s Interpretation” to assist employers in determining if a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. The DOL has determined that many employers are incorrectly classifying employees as independent contractors, which can harm the worker and...

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23 Jul DOL Narrows Independent Contractor Classification

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More workers may be entitled to overtime due to July 15, 2015, Department of Labor (DOL) guidance that defines “independent contractor” narrowly enough for many previously classified as independent contractors to now be properly classified as employees. Read more here...

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21 Jul Preventive Services Final Rules

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Federal agencies released final regulations on the preventive services mandate of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) that requires non-grandfathered group health plans to provide coverage without cost-sharing for specific preventive services, which for women include contraceptive services. Read more here...

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