The CARES Act
Click here for information on the latest COVID-19 relief bill, the CARES Act.
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (COVID-19)
Click here to read about the legal developments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The SECURE Act of 2019
On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed the SECURE Act into law. Click here to read about the law, including our initial guidance for employers.
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Annual Update of the HHS Poverty Guidelines
On January 17, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) published its annual update to the Federal poverty guidelines. The poverty threshold increased to $12,760* (based on the annual income of a single-person household), up from $12,490 in 2019. This figure is important to employers sponsoring group health plans for two major reasons:
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IRS Releases Annual Guidance on Medical Expenses
On January 21, 2020, the IRS released Publication 502, which defines and explains qualified medical expenses (including dental expenses) under the Internal Revenue Code. This publication is particularly relevant to sponsors and participants of certain self-insured group health plans, such as Health FSAs and HRAs, as well as individuals itemizing medical expenses on their tax
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