Bigger Changes May Be in Store for FSAs

New guidance from the IRS and bills floating in Congress may bring significant changes for employers that sponsor flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to their employees.

As Fee Disclosure Deadlines Approach, DOL Issues More Guidance

After more than four years of regulatory starts and stops, plus the threat of a legislative solution, two separate sets of fee disclosure regulations issued by the Department of Labor (DOL) will finally become effective this summer. These regulations w…

Compliance Brief: New Fees for Health Plans

The health care reform bill created an institute that is charged with advancing research into comparative clinical effectiveness. To fund this institute, the law imposes a fee on both insured and self-funded health plans for the seven-year period from …

Beware of Facebook Foibles in Recruiting

Asking job candidates to supply passwords to their social media accounts likely will generate a big "Unlike" from the prospective hire — and perhaps from the government.

IRS Issues Guidance on Implementation of $2,500 Health FSA Limit

The IRS has clarified that the $2,500 limit for health FSAs under the health care reform law does not apply for plan years beginning before 2013.

Globe Plotting: Overseas Benefits Require Research, Careful Strategy

As more small and midsize U.S. businesses take the plunge into overseas markets, HR leaders are learning how to shape their company’s compensation and culture to recruit and retain the best workers globally.

Consumerism Can Keep Prevention Costs in Check

While preventive medicine can save on costs in the long run, employees should be educated to make smart choices when getting a checkup.

IRS Proposes Methods for Valuing Employer Health Coverage

The IRS has issued three new notices concerning key aspects of the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

2013 HSA and HDHP Limits

The IRS has announced new contribution limits for health savings accounts and qualifying high-deductible health plans.