VACCINE PREMIUM DIFFERENTIALS ARE PERMISSIBLE UNDER WELLNESS PLANS AND NO...
A recently published FAQ prepared by the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Treasury answers frequently asked questions regarding vaccine premium differentials and HIPAA...
View ArticleTwo Neighboring States Recently Joined a Growing Movement to Provide Paid...
Maryland and Delaware recently joined the growing list of states that have enacted legislation requiring employers to offer paid family and medical leave. Both states are still working on implementing...
View Article2023 Brings Changes to the Laws on Employee Benefit Plans
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 (“Act”) was passed by Congress in late December 2022 and signed by President Biden on December 29, 2022. The Act, a $1.7 trillion dollar spending bill,...
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McNees’ Benefits Group will be issuing a “Did you know?” series throughout the year providing short compliance reminders. This is the first in the series. Did you know that if you withhold premium...
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McNees’ Benefits Group will be issuing a “Did you know?” series throughout the year providing short compliance reminders. Did you know that an employer must issue an updated summary plan description...
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McNees’ Benefits Group will be issuing a “Did you know?” series throughout the year providing short compliance reminders. Did you know that group health plans are required to submit a gag clause...
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McNees’ Benefits Group will be issuing a “Did you know?” series throughout the year providing short compliance reminders. Did you know that qualified retirement plans may now allow a participant with a...
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McNees’ Benefits Group will be issuing a “Did you know?” series throughout the year providing short compliance reminders. Did you know that if you maintain a cafeteria plan, you have to complete annual...
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McNees’ Benefits Group will be issuing a “Did you know?” series throughout the year providing short compliance reminders. Did you know that beginning in January 2024, participants may only make Roth...
View ArticleIRS Issues Transition Period for Requiring Roth Catch-Up Contributions
Individuals who are 50 years old or older may make additional contributions to 401(k) plans, referred to as catch-up contributions. Secure 2.0 included a requirement that starting January 1, 2024,...
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