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Employee Benefits Compliance: Medicare Part D Disclosures & Gag Clause Attestations: What Employers Need to Know
Sept. 24, 2024 – This update cover two employee benefits compliance updates. The first update is a reminder regarding Medicare Part D disclosures due by Oct. 15, 2024, and the second update covers the prohibition of gag clauses under the CAA.
Read MoreNew Compliance Law Impact: Corporate Transparency Act
July 30, 2024 – On January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) took effect and is estimated to impact over 30 million businesses.
Read More2023 PCORI Fees Due July 31, 2024
June 24th, 2024 – For employers that have a medical plan with an HRA and/or are self or level-funded, 2023 PCORI fees are due July 21, 2024.
Read MoreSevenHills Benefit Partners in Bloomington, MN Joins North Risk Partners
Effective May 1, SevenHills Benefit Partners in Bloomington, Minnesota joined North Risk Partners, one of the largest independent insurance brokers and risk advisory firms in…
Read MoreMcKinneyOlson Insurance in Sioux Falls Joins North Risk Partners
Effective February 1, McKinneyOlson Insurance in Sioux Falls, South Dakota joined North Risk Partners, one of the largest independent insurance brokers and risk advisory firms…
Read MoreMinnesota Trucking Association Launches State’s First Association Health Plan for the Trucking Industry
Jan. 17, 2024 Association Health Plan Created by North Risk Partners Available Through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota for 2024. Plymouth and Eagan,…
Read MoreFinal 2023 ACA Reporting Instructions and Forms Issued
Nov. 3, 2023 – The IRS has released final 2023 forms and instructions for reporting under Internal Revenue Code Sections 6055 and 6056.
Read MoreEmployee Benefits Compliance Updates: Gag Clause Attestations & Pay or Play Affordability Percentage
Oct. 4, 2023 – This update cover two employee benefits compliance updates. The first update covers the prohibition of gag clauses under the CAA, and the second update explains the pay or play affordability percentage for 2024.
Read MoreInsurance Specialists Team in Big Lake Joins North Risk Partners
Effective July 1, Insurance Specialists Team in Big Lake, Minnesota joined North Risk Partners, one of the largest independent insurance brokers and risk advisory firms…
Read More2022 PCORI Fees Due July 31, 2023
June 14, 2023 – For those that have a medical plan with an HRA and/or are self-funded, this is a reminder your 2022 PCORI fee is due July 31, 2023.
Read MoreHSA/HDHP Limits Increase for 2024
On May 16, 2023, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2023-23 to provide the inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) for 2024.
Read MoreEnd of COVID-19 Emergency Periods Impact on Health Plans
Feb. 8, 2023 – The Biden Administration has announced its plan to end the COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023.
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