This month's Benefits Buzz discusses Affordable Care Act (ACA) litigation that may affect employers, ACA rule changes for 2017 and the growing utilization of private exchanges. read more

Because of the health care law, you might receive some new forms this winter providing you with information about the health coverage you had or were offered in 2015. This information is intended to help individuals understand these new forms, including who should expect to receive them and what to do with them. read more

In light of the recent cyber-attacks on Anthem and Premera, this newsletter discusses best practices for responding to a health insurance carrier data breach. read more

On February 8th, 2015, the IRS released the final 1095-C, 1094-C, 1095-B, & 1094-B forms and instructions for Sections 6055 and 6056 reporting. These forms are not required to be filed for 2014. However, in preparation for the first required filing (in 2016 for 2015 coverage), reporting entities may voluntarily file in 2015 for 2014 in accordance with the draft forms and instructions. read more

We have received a few questions over the past few weeks on what your employer obligation is to your employees in providing them documentation to prove they had medical coverage in 2014. For the 2014 tax year, there is nothing you need to provide your employees to prove they had medical coverage. There will be requirements for the 2015 tax reporting year. read more