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Cigna: IRS Extends Reporting Due Dates for 1095 Forms Sent to Individuals 2018
On December 22, 2017, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced extended deadlines for 2017 Minimum Essential Coverage (Section 6055) and … FULL STORY
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Employer Reporting Requirements under ACA
Update 12/22/2017: The IRS extended the deadline for providing the statements to employees/individuals in 2018. No extension for the IRS … FULL STORY
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HSA Limits for Contributions, Deductibles, and Out-of-Pocket
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
HDHP Minimum Deductible
IndividualFamily
$1,300$2,600
$1,300$2,600
$1,300$2,600
$1,350$2,700
$1,350$2,700
HDHP Maximum Out-of-Pocket
IndividualFamily
$6,450$12,900
$6,550$13,100
$6,550$13,100
$6,650$13,300
$6,750$13,500
HSA Contribution Limit
IndividualFamily
$3,350$6,650
$3,350$6,750
$3,400$6,750
$3,450$6,900
$3,500$7,000
HSA Catch-Up Contributions (age 55+)
Per Person
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
2015 HSA limits (Apr 24, 2014)
2016 HSA limits (May … FULL STORY
Trump and Health Care Reform 2.0
(Originally posted on Nov 23, 2016; revised over time.)
The future of our health care system and how it will change … FULL STORY
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Comments about Trump’s Executive Order on the ACA
On his first day in office, President Trump issued an Executive Order directing federal agencies to modify regulations under the … FULL STORY
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Cigna: IRS Extends Reporting Due Dates for 1095 Forms Sent to Individuals 2017
On November 18, 2016, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced extended deadlines for 2016 Minimum Essential Coverage (Section 6055) and … FULL STORY
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Cigna: Summary of Changes to Forms 1094 & 1095 for 2016
On October 3, 2016, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released final 2016 Forms 1094-C and 1095-C and their accompanying instructions. … FULL STORY
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Table of Important Yearly Health Insurance Maximums, Penalties, Fees, Etc
The table below provides a single resource for all relevant health insurance related limits, thresholds, fees, penalties, etc published by … FULL STORY
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Employer Reporting Scenarios by Group Size and Plan Type
Beginning in 2016, large employers and employers who offer self-funded plans are responsible for reporting information to their employees. The … FULL STORY
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Cigna: Final Regulations Issued on Several 2010 Provisions
On November 13, the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor and Treasury issued final regulations regarding Lifetime and … FULL STORY
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