Less than two and a half years after proclaiming a state of emergency related to COVID-19, Governor Newsom has proclaimed a state of emergency in response to the ongoing monkeypox (“MPX”) outbreak. While the number of MPX cases in California is relatively small compared to the number of COVID-19 cases and the outbreak less likely
IRS Releases Final Affordable Care Act Information Reporting Forms
This blog was authored by Shardé C. Thomas
The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) recently released the final versions of the information reporting forms that Applicable Large Employers (i.e. large employers subject to the employer mandate) and employers sponsoring self-insured plans are required to file annually under the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”). The final forms do
Updated Model Notices for Employees and Dependents Eligible for COBRA Continuation Coverage
This post was authored by Stephanie Lowe
The federal government recently released updates to the model Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (“COBRA”) notices available to employers on the Department of Labor (“DOL”) website. The updated model notices clarify that additional cost-effective coverage options, including financial assistance under the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”), may be available
Employer Shared Responsibility Provisions Delayed Until 2015
This blog post was authored by Heather DeBlanc
The Department of Treasury announced on July 2, 2013, that it will delay the effective date of the employer shared responsibility provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act until 2015.
These provisions, which expose a large employer to penalties for failing to offer affordable coverage
June 1, 2013 Deadline Approaching: Large Employers Should Prepare Now For the Affordable Care Act’s Penalties
This post was authored by Heather DeBlanc
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) will require large employers (i.e. those with over 50 full time equivalent employees) to offer “substantially all” of their full-time employees (and their dependents) the opportunity to enroll in affordable health coverage. A full-time employee is one who averages 30 hours or more