On this episode, Michelle updates attendees on the upcoming RxDC reporting deadline and the pending Johnson & Johnson class action lawsuit.

Michelle answered questions regarding what happens to healthcare FSA accounts when an employee terminates employment, and if organizations are required to perform non-discrimination testing when deducting medical, dental, and vision premiums pre-tax from employee paychecks.

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On this episode of Ask Michelle, Michelle updates attendees on the deadline to e-file ACA reports, the increased taxable wage cap for Paid Leave Oregon (PLO), and state paid sick leave acts.

Michelle answered questions regarding ACA Form 1095-C line 16 Codes, and if employers can pay for an employee's individual Medicare plan.

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On this episode of Ask Michelle, Michelle offers a year-end update on group health plan topics such as when BCBSA Class Action Lawsuit claimants should expect settlement proceeds, the Proposed Rule on Short Term Limited Duration Insurance (STLDI), and MHPAEA compliance.

Michelle answered questions regarding employees/family members joining the employer's health plan mid-year after losing Medicaid/Medical eligibility and also explained where self-insured employers submit their gag attestations.

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On this episode of Ask Michelle, Michelle updates attendees on the Blue Cross Blue Shield Class Action Lawsuit Settlement, California's New Workplace Violence Prevention Standard, and the deadline for EEO-1 Reporting.

Michelle answered your questions regarding FSA forfeiture balances and open enrollment deadline extensions.

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On this episode of Ask Michelle, Michelle updates attendees on the expanded California Sick Leave, Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Rebates, and the next state to require pay transparency and pay data reporting.

Michelle answered your questions regarding when businesses must comply with ACA pay rules, COBRA participant Open Enrollment, and explains what a "cafeteria plan" is.

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In this installment of Ask Michelle, Michelle updates attendees on the ACA affordability percentage, Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Notice, and Gag Clause prohibition and attestations. Michelle answered your questions regarding qualifying events in health insurance, ACA e-filing, and what materials to distribute during open enrollment.

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On this episode of Ask Michelle, Michelle updates attendees on federal transparency efforts, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), and the deadline for businesses to use the new I-9 form. Michelle answered your questions regarding penalties for employers who fail to comply with the Pay Transparency Law and California's Long-Term Care insurance.

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On this installment of Ask Michelle, Michelle updates attendees on proposed healthcare bills, wellness plan schemes, and requirements small employers must meet to qualify for the Covid-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Relief Grant. Michelle answered your questions regarding non-discrimination rules and the California Bereavement Leave Law.

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On this episode of Ask Michelle, Michelle Updates attendees on the deadline to pay Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fees and Paid Family and Medical Leave policies. Michelle answered questions about notice requirements regarding the end of the national emergency and polled attendees on ChatGPT use in the workplace.

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On this episode of Ask Michelle, Michelle dives into the details of how the expiring Public Health Emergency (PHE) will impact group health coverage and what the outbreak period end date means for Joint Notice extended deadlines related to Cobra. Michelle also addresses listeners' questions on Medicaid redetermination requirements and whether the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) Pay or Play rules require employers to offer coverage to seasonal employees.

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