CURRENT NEWS AND
REGULATORY UPDATES

On April 29, 2022, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2022-24 to provide the inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) for 2023.

April 28, 2022 – The CVSA announced that this year’s International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 17 – 19, 2022.

Jan. 20, 2022 – The Depts. of Labor, HHS, and the Treasury issued FAQ guidance regarding the requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers to cover over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 diagnostic tests.

On Jan. 13, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled to stay the OSHA vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard (ETS).

On Dec. 14, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued 14 new answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about what employers may or may not do to comply with federal fair employment laws during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dec. 13, 2021 – Technology companies have been busy addressing what security experts are calling one of the most serious software flaws in recent memory.

Dec. 2, 2021 – Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting under Section 6055 and Section 6056 for the 2021 calendar year is due in early 2022.

Nov. 17, 2021 – The Affordable Care Act (ACA) imposes a dollar limit on employees’ salary reduction contributions to health flexible spending accounts (FSAs) offered under cafeteria plans.

On Nov. 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) announced its Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) to address mandatory COVID-19 vaccination and testing for the workplace.