Vermont to Launch Voluntary Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance in 2024
Vermont will be joining its neighbor, New Hampshire, in implementing a voluntary paid family leave program as of July 1, 2024.
January 17th 2023
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Articles from Karen Hooper
Karen Hooper, CEBS, CMS, Fellow, is a Vice President and Senior Compliance Manager working closely with the Lead Benefit Counsel in Newfront's Employee Benefits division. She works closely with internal staff and clients regarding compliance issues, providing information, education and training.
Year End Compliance Review: What Are You Missing?
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA) has created additional compliance responsibilities that may be under the radar for most employers.
December 1st 2022
Continue readingACA PCORI Fee Increases to $2.79 for 2021 Calendar Year Plans
The IRS has released IRS Notice 2022-4 providing the adjusted $2.79 Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee per covered individual for health plan years ending on or after October 1, 2021 and before October 1, 2022.
June 6th 2022
Continue readingDelaware and Virginia to Add Paid Family Leave Benefits
The Healthy Family Something creates a Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) which applies to any employer with 10 or more employees.
May 18th 2022
Continue readingMassachusetts Updates PFML Rates for 2022
Effective January 1, 2022, the Massachusetts Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) contribution will reduce to .68% of payroll (from .75% in 2021) on the first 42,800 of wages (from 28,400 in 2021). The maximum weekly PFML benefit will also increase to ,084.31 (from 50 in 2021).
October 19th 2021
Continue readingNY Paid Family Leave Benefits Increase for 2022
New York State’s Paid Family Leave Law four-year phase-in is complete with the premium rate and maximum contribution amount set for 2022. In 2018, New York joined the emerging and expanding group of states to offer paid family and medical leave.
September 16th 2021
Continue readingPersonal Protective Equipment Now Considered to be FSA/HRA/HSA Eligible Medical Expense
The IRS recently released Announcement 2021-7 notifying taxpayers that amounts paid for personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks, hand sanitizer, and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of COVID-19 now qualify as medical care expenses under § 213(d) of the Internal Revenue Code.
March 31st 2021
Continue readingApril’s San Francisco HCSO 2020 Reporting Requirement Delayed
2020 HCSO Annual Reporting Delayed, Likely to be Waived One year into the pandemic and not much has changed.
March 29th 2021
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