DOL Issues Same-Sex Marriage Guidance

Details continue to emerge on how the federal government will implement the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court that part of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional. On Sept. 18, 2013, the Department of Labor’s Employee Benefit Security A…

Over-Withholding of Same-Sex Spouse Benefits

On Sept. 23, 2013, the IRS issued Notice 2013-61. This notice provides a special process for employers to make refund claims or internal adjustments of FICA and federal income tax (FIT) that was withheld or paid in connection with same-sex spouse benef…

Rules Sought for Questionnaires

A federal lawmaker is asking the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to investigate employer wellness programs that seek intimate health information from employees, and to issue guidelines preventing employers from using such programs to discrimina…

HHS releases federal exchange rates

With the public exchanges under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act preparing to open their phone lines and their Web enrollment sites Tuesday, the Obama administration is getting closer to revealing what federal exchange plans might actually cost.

Self-Funded Plans and PPACA

PPACA brings numerous responsibilities and options to employers. Here is a summary of the PPACA provisions that apply to group health plans and whether the provision applies to self-funded plans.

 

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