Archive

September 2008 Update / Transit Expenses / New law gives tax credits for health insurance / Commuter benefits / Health care reform deadline, September 2008

2009 HSA and HDHP limits / HSA Funding Distribution and Contributions / Proposed DOL Regulation 408(b)(2), June 2008

Statewide Survey Results
Employers reject the Health Insurance Exchange—Worry about more admin cost
, February 2008

Due November 15, 2007: Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Notices to Health Plan
Participants
, October 2007

Vetoed Minnesota Tax Bill May Affect New Contribution Amounts and Deductibility, September 2007

2008 HSA and HDHP limits Proposed regs for HSA comparable contributions MN HHS required coverage for all dependents to age 25, July 2007

Health Nondiscrimination and Wellness Programs Finalized Rules Effective July 1, 2007, January 2007

TAX RELIEF AND HEALTH CARE ACT OF 2006 How HSAs Will Change, December 2006

Due November 15, 2006: Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Notices, October 2006

Pension Protection Act of 2006:New Pension Legislation for 401(k) and Pension Plans, September 2006

Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage: NEW Model Notices Just Released, May 2006

HIPAA Administrative Simplification Rules, March 2006

Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Information to CMS by March 31, 2006, February 2006

Health Plan Compliance Update, November 2005

Medicare Part D: What Employers Need to Know, June 2005

IRS Allows Year-End Grace Period for FSAs, June 2005

Consumer Information Disposal Rule – June 1, 2005, May 2005

New Employer Responsibilities Under Veterans’ Law, Final HIPAA
Portability Rules Begin July 1, 2005,
February 2005

Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2004 – Definition of Dependent, December 2004

HIPAA Security Regulations – on the radar screen, November 2004

Final COBRA Notice Regulations Published, June 2004

Retirement Plans: New Automatic Rollover Provision, May 2004

Reminder - HIPAA Privacy Deadline is April 14, 2004, March 2004

Domestic Partner Benefits, January 2004

HIPAA Privacy – Are you Ready?, December 2003

Mutual Funds Under Scrutiny – How These Actions May Affect You, November 2003

What is the Buyers’ Coalition Health Care Initiative?, October 2003

Over-the-counter drugs can be reimbursed by health FSA’s, September 2003

COBRA: Proposed Changes to Summary Plan Descriptions (SPD), August 2003

New COBRA Notice Rules (Proposed), July 2003

Conceal and Carry Law – What it Means for Employers, June 2003

HIPAA Privacy Review, May 2003

Retirement Plans Update, February 2003

ERISA Form 5500 Reporting Requirements Reminder, October 2002

The Shape of Things to Come Information Privacy Takes a Big Step, July 2002

The HIPAA Privacy Rule. What You Should Know Now, April 2002