On November 3, 2020, Colorado voters approved Proposition 118 which creates a state-run Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program for Colorado workers. The FAMLI program will ensure that all Colorado workers have access […]
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IRA & Medicare Drug Pricing Reforms
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Signed into Law, Includes Multiple Medicare Drug Pricing Reforms On Aug. 12, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) passed the U.S. House by a vote of 220-207, and was signed […]
read morePCORI Fees Update 2022
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund (“PCORTF”) fees are due by July 31, 2022. By way of background, at the end of 2019, the Federal Government reauthorized the annual payment of fees by health insurers and […]
read moreUpcoming Webinar: Workplace Wellness Programs and Compliance with DOL & EEOC Rules
Date: Wed July 13, 2022 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm MDT During this informative webinar Stacy H. Barrow, Esq., BAN’s Director of Compliance, provides an overview of the legal and regulatory guidelines for wellness programs under […]
read moreUpcoming Webinar: HCM Trends Update
Date: Wed February 9, 2022 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm MDT In the world of Human Capital Management, Bobbi Kloss’s webinar provides current information on… Join us to educate yourself on top trends in Human Capital […]
read moreThe No Surprises Act
The No Surprises Act The No Surprises Act (NSA) was signed into law on December 7, 2020, as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA). On July 13, 2021, the Departments of the Treasury […]
read moreAccess to Free Covid-19 Tests Expanded
Group Health Plans are Required to Cover the Cost of At-Home COVID-19 Tests, Increasing Access to Free Tests The Biden-Harris Administration is requiring insurance companies and group health plans to cover the cost of over-the-counter, […]
read moreNew Colorado Wage Rules
New Colorado Wage Rules Minimum Wage The minimum wage in Colorado will increase to $12.56 per hour. The minimum base wage for tipped employees will be $9.54 per hour. Agricultural Workers Agricultural workers (except for […]
read moreEmployer Reporting Refresher for 2021 Filing
As we get nearer to the deadline for 2021 ACA reporting, we wanted to provide you with a refresher of some of the requirements for the reporting year.
read moreARPA Premium Subsidy Expiration
ARPA Premium subsidy Experation The IRS recently released IRS Notice 2021-46, which provides new guidance and clarifications regarding the COBRA premium subsidy in the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”). This notice follows an earlier release […]
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