24 Oct

Posted at 01:19h in Employee Benefits White Papers by . .

On Oct. 2, 2020, The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Issued Notice 2020-76 To:

  • Extend the due date for furnishing forms under Sections 6055 and 6056 for 2020 from Feb. 1, 2021, to March 2, 2021; and
  • Provide a final extension of good-faith transition relief from penalties related to 2020 information reporting under Sections 6055 and 6056; and
  • Provide additional penalty relief related to furnishing 2020 forms to individuals under Section 6055. Under this relief, employers will only have to provide Form 1095-B to covered individuals upon request.

24 Oct

Posted at 01:18h in Employee Benefits White Papers by . .

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Released Final 2020 Forms And Instructions For Reporting Under Internal Revenue Code (Code) Sections 6055 And 6056.

  • 2020 Form 1094-B and Form 1095-B (and related instructions) will be used by providers of minimum essential coverage (MEC), including self-insured plan sponsors that are not ALEs, to report under Section 6055.
  • 2020 Form 1094-C and Form 1095-C (and related instructions) will be used by applicable large employers (ALEs) to report under Section 6056, as well as for combined Section 6055 and 6056 reporting by ALEs who sponsor self-insured plans.

24 Oct

Posted at 01:16h in Employee Benefits White Papers by . .

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Released Draft 2020 Instructions Related To Forms For Reporting Under Internal Revenue Code (Code) Sections 6055 And 6056. Draft Forms For This Reporting Were Released In July 2020.

  • 2020 draft Forms 1094-Band 1095-B and related draft instructions will be used by providers of minimum essential coverage (MEC), including self-insured plan sponsors that are not ALEs, to report under Section 6055.
  • 2020 draft Forms 1094-Cand 1095-C and related draft instructions will be used by applicable large employers (ALEs) to report under Section 6056, as well as for combined Section 6055 and 6056 reporting by ALEs who sponsor self-insured plans.

19 Oct

Posted at 15:17h in Employee Benefits White Papers by . .

Trends at a glance headerWhat Is Self-funding? An employer has a self-funded (or self-insured) group health plan if the employer assumes the financial risk associated with providing health care benefits to its employees.

Rather than paying fixed premiums to an insurance company—which, in turn, assumes the financial risk— pays for medical claims out of pocket as they are incurred. | | |

13 Oct

Posted at 18:39h in Employee Benefits White Papers by . .

Trends at a glance headerA wellness program is an organized program intended to assist employees and family members in making voluntary behavior changes that reduce their health risks and enhance their individual productivity.

Wellness programs vary widely in design and may offer opportunities or incentives for improving health and wellness, such as increasing fitness, losing weight, managing chronic health conditions or quitting smoking.