Month: December 2024

Big ACA Reporting Change: No Longer Necessary to Distribute Form 1095 to All Employees

Apparently, when Christmas and Chanukah fall on the same day, Congress and the President believe a gift to employers is in order.

Two bills were signed into law on December 23, 2024. These two Acts change the requirements for distributing IRS Form 1095s to all employees, and much more.

Posted on December 31, 2024 By Kushner & Company
Categories: 
Benefits, 
Blog, 
ERISA-ACA Compliance, 
Total Rewards
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The Importance of Reviewing Employees’ Retirement Account Beneficiary Designations

Your retirement plan offering is a valuable tool for recruiting and retaining talent, as well as helping your employees prepare for their retirement.  But, what if something were to happen to him or her before they could enjoy the savings they’ve worked so hard for?

Posted on December 11, 2024 By Kushner & Company
Categories: 
401(k), 
Administration, 
Benefits, 
Blog, 
Cash Balance, 
Combo Plans, 
Defined Contribution Plan, 
Money Purchase, 
Profit Sharing, 
Retirement Plans
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First-Dollar Telehealth Provisions Expire at End of 2024 Plan Year

Employers that offer High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) that provide telehealth benefits before the participant meets their annual deductible may need to amend their plan prior to their plan's year-end. The reason for this is that...

Posted on December 5, 2024 By Kushner & Company
Categories: 
Administration, 
Benefits, 
Blog, 
COBRA, 
ERISA-ACA Compliance, 
Health and Welfare Team, 
Health Savings Accounts (HSA), 
HR Compliance, 
Summary Plan Descriptions
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