Attend this month's webinar to learn what triggers a Department of Labor (DOL) audit and how to prepare. Key takeaways: o Gain insight into the DOL's enforcement priorities that can trigger an audit, especially regarding compliance with the ACA, Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, and No Surprises Act provisions. o Learn how to avoid common pitfalls in plan design, documentation, employee communications, and reporting. o Understand the documentation needed to be ready for a DOL audit at a moment's notice.

Guide to Controlled Groups and Affiliated Service Groups

UNITED BENEFIT ADVISORS® (UBA) is the nation's leading independent employee benefits advisory organization with more than 200 offices throughout the United States and Canada. UBA empowers 2,000+ advisors to maintain independence while capitalizing on each other's shared knowledge and market presence to provide best-in-class services and solutions.

FAQs on Implementation of Transparency in Coverage Regulations (ACA Part 61)

Jan. 5, 2025 December brought two bills easing employer ACA reporting requirements. President Biden stepped away from proposed changes to the birth control opt-out for moral objections. The pre-deductible status of telehealth in HSA plans expired, and the CAA 2024 Gag Clause Attestation submission took effect.

November 2024 Dear HR Manager | Seeking Effective Reviews Workplace Culture | Building a Culture of Mental Health Support Employee Benefits | Empowering Employees with Flexible Perks

Oct. 30, 2024 As we approach 2025, it's essential for employers to stay informed about the updated cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) that impact employee benefits. Recent IRS updates affect key programs such as flexible spending accounts (FSAs), Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangements (QSEHRAs), transportation fringe benefits, adoption assistance, and health savings accounts (HSAs). Understanding and implementing these changes can help optimize tax advantages, maintain compliance, and support employees in managing their healthcare and other related costs. This Advisor highlights the 2025 limits for these key benefits and provides actionable steps employers should take to ensure proper integration of these changes into their benefits packages.