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MA fair share contribution tests and reporting

Most employers with Massachusetts employees must complete 2008 fair share and employer HIRD reporting by Nov. 15 to comply with the state's health reform law. Soon, more stringent fair share tests and quarterly reporting go into effect. (Select News, 6 Oct 2008) More  

MA fair share contribution tests and reporting

Most employers with Massachusetts employees must complete 2008 fair share and employer HIRD reporting by Nov. 15 to comply with the state's health reform law. Soon, more stringent fair share tests and quarterly reporting go into effect. (GRIST, 6 Oct 2008, 3 pages) More  | Article 

Expanded mental health parity rules now law

Expanded mental health parity rules have become law as part of the bailout bill. The new rules bar setting stiffer cost-sharing provisions or treatment limits for mental health and substance abuse coverage than for medical and surgical benefits. (Select News, 3 Oct 2008) More  

Expanded mental health parity rules now law

Expanded mental health parity rules have become law as part of the bailout bill. The new rules bar setting stiffer cost-sharing provisions or treatment limits for mental health and substance abuse coverage than for medical and surgical benefits. (GRIST, 3 Oct 2008, 1 page) More  | Article 

Employer implications of aging global workforce

The impact of the aging global workforce on pensions and health care gets a close look in a new World Economic Forum report issued with Mercer's input. This Perspective highlights the report's key points and offers tips to help employers prepare. (Perspective, 3 Oct 2008, 1 page) More | Article

Social Security and Medicare News, Q3 2008

The latest Social Security and Medicare News supplies 2009 Medicare Parts A, B and D amounts. The Part B monthly premium announced Sept. 19 is the same as last year. Social Security facts and figures conclude this issue. (Social Security & Medicare News, 3 Oct 2008) More | Article

IRS explains health FSA cashouts for reservists

Employers that want to allow health FSA cashouts by employees ordered to military service have new IRS guidance on this option, added by the HEART Act. Notice 2008-82 explains administrative steps involved in changing plans to permit these cashouts. (Select News, 2 Oct 2008) More  

IRS explains health FSA cashouts for reservists

Employers that want to allow health FSA cashouts by employees ordered to military service have new IRS guidance on this option, added by the HEART Act. Notice 2008-82 explains administrative steps involved in changing plans to permit these cashouts. (GRIST, 2 Oct 2008, 3 pages) More  | Article 

NJ proposes first part of paid family leave rules

The first set of proposed paid family leave rules in New Jersey explains state taxation of benefits and defines terms under the new law. In 2009, NJ workers must contribute to a state fund or their employer's private plan for these leave benefits. (Select News, 30 Sep 2008) More  

San Francisco's health care mandate upheld

ERISA does not pre-empt San Francisco's mandate that employers spend a minimum amount on employees' health coverage or make a payment to the city, a federal appeals court panel has ruled. Further appeals in this closely watched case are likely. (Alert, 30 Sep 2008) More | Article

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