Employers and advisors have been seeking cafeteria plan relief in connection with the COVID-19 outbreak and will appreciate being able to offer additional flexibility to employees.
In response to the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the IRS has issued a notice allowing cafeteria plans to permit certain prospective midyear election changes. The notice also allows cafeteria plans to provide an extended period for using amounts remaining in a health FSA or DCAP to pay or reimburse medical or dependent care expenses
Click Here To find out moreHHS has updated its model Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) materials to help covered entities and business associates comply with the Part 2 related NPP requirements that became enforceable on February 16, 2026.
02/26/2026
Many federal laws create mandates that may apply to your group health plan.
12/18/2025
The IRS has announced that it intends to issue proposed regulations regarding Trump Accounts (TAs)
12/11/2025
QUESTION: We are reviewing the SPD procedures for our ERISA health and welfare plans and need some guidance. Who must receive SPDs for these plans?
12/02/2025
QUESTION: We understand there is a small employer exception to COBRA for employers with fewer than 20 employees. What employees should we count for purposes of this exception?
12/02/2025