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In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court has ruled that Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies will continue to be available to certain individuals who purchase health insurance plans in states that use the federal Marketplace. This decision is important for employers as they work to implement the strategies necessary to comply with ACA employer requirements.

Employers who sponsor self-funded medical plans must report and pay the ACA Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fees no later than July 31, 2015. Health insurance carriers/insurers will pay the fee directly in the case of fully-insured plans.

The California Fair Employment and Housing Council issued updates to the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), which will take effect July 1, 2015. The changes clarify some CFRA positions, and modify the law to more closely align with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Preparing for a major loss event an earthquake, a significant data breach, a devastating fire requires companies to take a broader view of the potential impact from a total-risk standpoint, whether damages affect property, employees or multiple areas of a company.

Beginning in early 2016, employer reporting will be required for the first time based on data from the 2015 calendar year. Depending on the size of the employer and the funding arrangement of the benefits offered, employer reporting requirements vary in regard to what type of information needs to be reported (if any) and whether the employer is required to use Forms 1094-B and 1095-B (the “B” forms) or Forms 1094-C and 1095-C (the “C” forms). This issue brief covers who is responsible for reporting and which forms should be used in different situations.