EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COMPLIANCE UPDATES
What you need to know

February

National

• Tobacco Surcharges Face Growing Scrutiny in Recent Lawsuits

State & Local

• Coming soon

January

National

• New NSA and Gag Clause Guidance Issued
• Update on the Johnson & Johnson ERISA Fiduciary Lawsuit
• DOL Penalties Increase for 2025
• IRS Issues Guidance on State PFML Tax Treatment
• 2025 Federal Poverty Guidelines Announced
• Medicare Part D CMS Notification Reminder
• Fixed Indemnity Notice Invalidated by District Court
• State Health Coverage Reporting Requirements for CY 2024

State & Local

• No state or local updates

December

National

• Legislation Reduces Burden of Employer Reporting
• Certain ERISA Deadlines Extended Due to Hurricanes in Southeast
• New PCOR Fee Announced

State & Local

• California
• California Bans Certain Restrictions for Insured Dental Plans
• Maine
• Maine Issues Final PFML Regulations
• New York
• New York Issues Guidance on Paid Prenatal Leave
• Texas
• New Texas Prescription Drug Information Requirement

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