BALDWIN REGULATORY COMPLIANCE COLLABORATIVE
Welcome to the January 2025 Issue
Upcoming Compliance Deadlines
For information regarding upcoming compliance deadlines for employer-sponsored group health plans.
2025 ACA Reporting Office Hours with BRCC Compliance Experts
The BRCC announces a new series of open office hours with our ACA compliance experts, designed specifically for the 2025 reporting season. Whether you are looking for guidance on the latest regulatory changes or need help with ACA reporting forms, our experts are here to assist.
Employee Benefits in 2024: A Year of Change and Compliance
2024 has been a significant year for employee benefits, marked by notable regulatory updates and many judicial determinations. Employers must navigate new requirements under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”),
Employee Benefit & Healthcare Related Policy & Proposal Outcomes Anticipated Under the 2025 Administration and Beyond
For 2025 and beyond, there are a range of anticipated employee benefit and healthcare related policies proposed for the incoming administration.
DOL Releases Informational Copies of the Form 5500 Series
The Department of Labor (“DOL”) released informational copies online of the Form 5500 series for 2024 on November 25, 2024, along with the related instructions.
Nondiscrimination in Action, Part IV: Cafeteria Plans
Outlines the compliance requirements for cafeteria plans under IRC §125 to ensure they provide tax advantages without favoring Highly Compensated Participants or Key Employees.
Form W-2 Reporting Requirements for Employer-sponsored Group Health Plans
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) requires employers that provide “applicable employer-sponsored coverage” under a group health plan to report the cost of coverage under its plan(s).
Enhancing Language Access: Section 1557 Final Rule Compliance.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) has issued a final rule implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, effective July 5, 2024.
Frequently Asked Question (“FAQ”) of the Month
Our FAQ of the Month focuses on understanding individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements (“ICHRAs”).
FEATURED COMPLIANCE INSIGHTS
Training and Webcast Calendars
2025 HIPAA Complete Training Calendar
2025 Baldwin Professional Education Connection Educational Webcast Calendar
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