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CalSavers versus a Traditional 401k
- by Arman Vahdatinia
- on Apr 3, 2023
PCORI Fee for Self Funded, Level Funded, and HRA plans
- by Arman Vahdatinia
- on Jun 20, 2022
Due August 1st, 2022, groups that offer self funded, level funded, or health reimbursement accounts to their employees...
Covid Vaccine Mandate for Large Employers
- by Arman Vahdatinia
- on Jan 17, 2022
On January 13th, 2022 the Supreme Court blocked the Covid vaccine mandate for large employers.....
HR and The Remote Work Age
- by Dominic Toscanelli
- on Jan 13, 2022
As of Q2 2021, 58% of U.S.-based employees are working remotely at least part-time. Businesses who embrace this new reality will likely open themselves up to a larger and more diverse pool of talent.
At-Home Covid Tests Now Covered By Health Insurers
- by Arman Vahdatinia
- on Jan 12, 2022
Starting January 15th, 2022 private insurers will have to cover the cost of eight at-home coronavirus tests per member per month.
2022 FSA Limits Increased
- by Arman Vahdatinia
- on Nov 10, 2021
Health & Commuter FSA limits have increased for 2022.
The Turnover Pandemic
- by Arman Vahdatinia
- on Oct 4, 2021
It would be an understatement to say the last eighteen months have been eye opening with many facets of our daily lives having been uprooted by the novel coronavirus. While a large number of the pre-Covid workforce just had their federal unemployment benefits expire, a vast portion of the employed population that had transitioned to working remotely are now on the cusp of returning back to the office.
Common Summary Plan Description (SPD) Mistakes
- by Arman Vahdatinia
- on Jul 11, 2021
Subject to ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) the SPD (Summary Plan Description) is one of the most important documents that participants under a health benefit plan must receive.
Life Insurance Does A Lot More Than You May Realize
- by Arman Vahdatinia
- on Mar 14, 2021
Talking about life insurance can be an uncomfortable topic for most of us. We all go to bed each night and assume that we will wake up the next morning as we always have. We all plan for vacations months in advance with the assumption that we will be there.
Wrap SPD Requirements – Are you ERISA Compliant?
- by Arman Vahdatinia
- on Feb 10, 2021
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) oversees group benefit plans, and with the onset of the Affordable Care Act, the ERISA Summary Plan Description (SPD) requirements are in the spotlight.