Obamacare

The ACA’s excise tax shouldn’t include contributions to HSAs and FSAs, benefit experts say, arguing that such a levy may lead employers to cut those health programs from their plans.

Having had time to take measure of the health care reform law, their focus is shifting from assuring compliance to controlling costs, says Eric Helman of Hodges-Mace.

Following a suit filed in federal court, employers are advised to be careful about how they communicate changes to employees’ hours.

Following a suit filed in New York federal court, employers are advised to be extremely careful about how they communicate changes to employees’ hours.

While only a small sector of employers will be impacted by the coming decision, a ruling in favor of the petitioner could encourage future contests to the health law’s mandates, experts predict.

While only a small sector of employers will be impacted by the coming decision, a ruling in favor of the petitioner could encourage future contests to the health law’s mandates, experts predict.

Affordable Care Act’s loopholes and inefficiencies are creating losses among carriers and they, in turn, are pressing advisers, says Sally Pipes, president and CEO of the Pacific Research Institute.

From the Affordable Care Act to the EEOC’s retaliation guidance, the world of benefits law is always rapidly evolving, says lawyer Richard Meneghello.

The key issue for benefit plan sponsors in Zubik v. Burwell is whether the Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive-coverage mandate requirements and its accommodation violate the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

Faced with rising insurance premiums, employees are poised to change the rules of the game by demanding cost transparency and quality information, says adviser Mark Gaunya.