A new IRS notice expands the list of preventive care benefits that may be covered by a high deductible health plan (HDHP) without a deductible, or with a deductible below the minimum deductible for an HDHP. Except for preventive care benefits, [...]
A federal judge on Friday upheld the Trump administration's expansion of health insurance plans that don't meet ObamaCare's coverage requirements. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon in Washington ruled against the insurance companies that sued the administration in an attempt to [...]
On June 25, 2019, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed Public Act 19-25 into law, establishing a statewide paid family and medical leave program. This new paid family leave program will be funded through a mandatory payroll tax on employees of 0.5% of income, [...]
We all know it is rare for people to go through life without having to deal with some sort of serious personal problem. An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) can give your employees a way to cope with personal issues [...]
Choosing a doctor is an important part of your health and well-being. Whether it’s a primary care doctor or a specialist, the right doctor can serve as your confidante, advisor and partner in maintaining your good health. Here are [...]
Towing operations has many components and operators are put in the face of danger on many occasions on the job. The following are safe work practices relative to towing operations: Driver Selection Establish a well-defined driver qualification program. This [...]
Across the country, there are major waves of heat, storms, and other weather patterns where we all need to stay conscious of what is coming and stay safe and prepared. One of the issues confronting us is heat-related illness. [...]
On May 28, 2019, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2019-25 to announce the inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) for 2020. These limits include: The maximum HSA contribution limit The minimum deductible [...]
Connecticut has adopted a schedule to gradually increase the state's minimum wage rate to $15 per hour by 2023. Because the law implements these changes over the next 5 years, the law also includes a provision that enables the state [...]
Gov. Charlie Baker put in place a three-month delay to the start of a payroll tax to fund paid family and medical leave benefits for all Massachusetts workers, signing it within 90 minutes of its final legislative vote. The law [...]
