This week the IRS issued a new Notice 2021-15 intended to clarify the application of special optional relief for flexible spending...

On December 27, 2020, a major government-funding bill focused on COVID-19 economic stimulus issues became law as part of the Consolidated...

There have been many concerns and questions about whether employers have the ability to provide increased flexibility under cafeteria...

A new proposed regulation would expand the usability of health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) if certain conditions are met. If...

The IRS has issued Notice 2015-86, Application of Obergefell to Qualified Retirement Plans and Health and Welfare Plans. This Notice is...

In a historic decision late June, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that state laws prohibiting same-sex marriages are unconstitutional,...

New Notice 2014-55 permits status change elections in two situations where they were not previously allowed. The new status change...

The IRS recently issued Notice 2013-71 which clarifies when non-calendar year cafeteria plans can permit employees to change their 2013...

Enrollment into the health insurance Marketplaces (health reform “exchanges”) is currently underway. Enrollment began October 1, 2013 and...

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) established a new uniform standard for certain medical expenses. Effective January...