- Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives attempt to deliver on President Trump’s campaign promises in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (BBB or the Act), which passed the House by a razor-thin margin of 215 in favor and 214 opposed on May 22, 2025.
- BBB shows favoritism of Health Savings Accounts and Health
The National Emergency Ends…. But Wait, There’s More!
We previously wrote about President Biden’s announcement to end the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) and National Emergency (NE) periods on May 11, 2023, and the practical ramifications for employer group health plan sponsors as they administer COBRA, special enrollment, and other related deadlines tied to the end of the NE. As discussed, this action…
4th Quarter 2022 Quick Hits for Plan Sponsors and Administrators
By Suzanne G. Odom & Alec Nealon on
Posted in 401(k) plan, ACA, Affordable Care Act, Amendments, CARES Act, Consolidated Appropriations Act, coronavirus, Employee Health & Welfare Plans, Employer Health and Welfare Plan, ERISA, hdhp, HRA, hsa, IRS Guidance, pharmacy benefit Manager, Prescription Drug and Healthcare Spending, Retirement plans, RISE and SHINE Act, SECURE 2.0, SECURE Act
As we enter the fourth quarter of 2022, sponsors and administrators of employee benefit plans have a lot to juggle. From open enrollment and required notices to plan document deadlines, it is a busy time of year. Yet, there always seems to be something new to add to the mix. This year is no different. …
The IRS Addresses Expenses Related to COVID-19
By Brian M. Johnston on
Like many other areas, employers are grappling with issues in response to the pandemic growth of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (aka, “COVID-19”) in the workplace. One newer topic has been related to the desire to ensure employees and their families are proactively being diagnosed once symptoms present, to ensure proper care management for the employee…