Candid About Compliance Blog

April 2, 2020

Health Plan Continuation for Those Taking EPSLA or EFMLEA Protected Leave

Originally authored by Lyndsey Barnett at Graydon Law and posted here. Under the FMLA, an employer…

March 30, 2020

The CARES Act Provides Clarity for Health Benefits Plans Amongst Relief for Individuals and Businesses

The Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed by the President on Friday…

March 27, 2020

What Makes a Carrier Offered Enrollment Special?

Many health insurance carriers are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic by offering employees who…

March 22, 2020

Ohio Order to Give Employers Premium Flexibility During State of Emergency

On Friday, March 20, 2020, Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted on behalf of the Ohio Department of…

March 20, 2020

FMLA Changes Impact Your Health Plan

Originally authored March 19, 2020 by Lyndsey Barnett at Graydon Law and posted here. If you have…

March 19, 2020

Coronavirus Relief Expands Coverage Under Group Health Plans

Just when you thought you were getting your arms around administering your group health plans in…

December 23, 2019

New in 2020: The end of the year brings changes for the next

While this is not an exhaustive list, these are a few welcome changes expected in 2020. ACA…

November 18, 2019

2019 ACA Reporting: Draft Forms Now Available

Once again, it’s time for applicable large employers (ALEs) and employers who sponsor self-funded…

November 7, 2019

Update from the IRS: FSA Contribution Limit Increase for 2020

As anticipated, the 2020 maximum contribution limit for health flexible spending accounts (FSAs) is…

May 16, 2019

HIPAA Civil Penalties Decreased

It is rare to see “penalties decreased”, but here we have it and it is not a typo. Late last month…

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