Employer Responsibilities

DISCLAIMER:

Information provided on this page is provided for illustrative purposes only. These references are included to assist Employers maintain compliance when offering Employee Welfare Plans. Each Employer Group’s responsibilities/obligations under the law may vary depending on the complexity of the benefits offered. It is each Employers’ responsibility to have legal and financial documents reviewed by a certified licensed financial or law professional for legality, compliance and entirety.

HEALTH CARE REFORM

 

Will my business be subject to Health Care Reform ‘Pay or Play’?*
(Note-tool determines ‘Pay or Play’ applicability by tallying number of Full-Time  + TOTAL Hours worked by Part-Time employees) 

Although ‘Pay or Play’ penalties may not apply, an employer choosing to offer benefits will need to comply with many new Health Care Compliance requirements.

The Employer Pay or Play Mandate Penalties have been postponed until January 1st 2015

Tools and Information for Small Businesses

Small Business Tax Credit Calculator

Tools and Information for large businesses

Employer Responsibilities: All Employers 

Department of Labor

Employee Benefits Security Administration

How to draft and Employee Handbook

Employee Handbook Template

What is a SPD Summary Plan Description

DOL Compliance Checklist

Employers Compliance Guide

ERISA EBSA Required Disclosures

Sample Model Notices

Group Employer Fiduciary Responsibilities

2012 Form 5500, Form 5500 Short Form, Schedules A-I, Schedule MB, Schedule R and Schedule SB

 

Associations

MBPA

MBPA Employer Enrollment

MBPA Benefits of Membership

Below are links to information for employers to ensure compliance under ERISA

 

Plan Information Requirements DOL

Compliance Assistance DOL

Health Benefits Advisor Employer

 

PDF

Employers Guide to COBRA

 

Laws and Portability

HIPPA

Mental Health Parity