Cybersecurity Requirements for NY Licensed Agents - Deadline for Exemption
On September 6, 2017, the New York State Department of Financial Services ("DFS") issued new FAQs regarding the requirement for individual licensees to file for an exemption from Part 500 of the Cybersecurity Regulation. When the regulation was issued more than six months ago, it was believed individual licensees were not required to file for an exemption.
New York Paid Family Leave - Tax Guidance Issued
On August 25, 2017, the State of New York’s Department of Taxation and Finance ("NYDTF") issued much needed guidance related to the taxability of benefits received under the New York Paid Family Leave ("NYPFL") program, which becomes effective on January 1, 2018.
DOL Sues Health Plan Alleging SPD and Wellness Program Failures
On August 16, 2017, the Department of Labor ("DOL") filed a lawsuit against Macy’s Inc. Health and Welfare plan (and its third party administrators) under ERISA Title I.
Update: Employer Penalty and 1094-C/1095-C Reporting
Applicable large employers ("ALEs") may be resting easy, having had no notification from the IRS of 2015 or 2016 assessments under the Employer Shared Responsibility Provisions (the Employer Penalty) and having reasonably expected that the Republican-led administration would limit or choose not to enforce this mandate.
California Limits Surprise
Medical Bills
On September 23, 2016, Governor Brown signed Assembly Bill 72, California’s law prohibiting surprise medical bills from out-of-network providers operating at in-network facilities. The new law takes effect for plans renewed on or after July 1, 2017 and prohibits balance billing of individuals for non-emergency services.
New York Paid Family Leave: Final Regulations
On July 19, 2017, the Notice of Adoption for Paid Family Leave was published in the New York State Register, finalizing the New York Paid Family Leave ("NYPFL") regulation.
Health Reform Calculators
We have prepared two distinct tools to enable you to quickly assess whether you are eligible for a tax credit as a small employer under the ACA, and whether you have exposure to the penalties associated with the employer mandate.
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If you are an individual seeking health insurance or your employer works with MBA, continue to our individual section for information on the resources available to you and your family.
Partnership
If you are a health insurance broker or business-to-business professional services firm, we invite you to learn how you can include the MBA value proposition in your offering to your clients.