Comply on the Fly

Ep 22: ERISA 5500 Basics

How, and when, do I need to file form 5500's for my welfare benefit plans? 
If you are a private sector employer, ERISA SPDs and the required 5500s are an important part of remaining compliant with your federal obligations and avoiding unnecessary fees. This episode of Comply on the Fly covers the basics of ERISA 5500 compliance.
Turn to M3 and Karen B. (Breitnauer) for quick and timely answers to the most common employee benefits compliance questions. 
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Please note: This podcast and the contents herein do not constitute legal advice. Seek the advice of counsel for any benefit compliance related implementation guidance or strategy.

EP 21: COBRA & Medicare - what about dependents?

Is COBRA offered to a spouse and dependents if an employee enrolls in Medicare? 
This episode of Comply on the Fly explains why a scenario in which an employee decides to voluntarily terminate coverage and enroll in Medicare would cause loss of coverage with no COBRA rights for any spouses and dependents on their plan.
Turn to M3 and Karen B. (Breitnauer) for quick and timely answers to the most common employee benefits compliance questions. 
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Please note: This podcast and the contents herein do not constitute legal advice. Seek the advice of counsel for any benefit compliance related implementation guidance or strategy.

EP 20: Does COBRA need to be offered for an HRA?

Does COBRA need to be offered for an HRA? 
COBRA must be offered  for HRAs upon a COBRA-qualifying event. It can get rather complicated to offer COBRA for an HRA, but this episode of Comply on the Fly covers the key points of compliance.
Turn to M3 and Karen B. (Breitnauer) for quick and timely answers to the most common employee benefits compliance questions. 
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Please note: This podcast and the contents herein do not constitute legal advice. Seek the advice of counsel for any benefit compliance related implementation guidance or strategy.

EP 19: Are the COVID deadline extensions for group health plans still in place?

Are the deadline extensions due to COVID for group health plans still in place? And if so, can you tell me more about that? 
This has been one of the more confusing COVID requirements and quite frankly, often forgotten. This episode of Comply on the Fly covers how COVID extensions impact HIPAA special enrollment and COBRA notice deadlines. 
Turn to M3 and Karen B. (Breitnauer) for quick and timely answers to the most common employee benefits compliance questions. 
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Please note: This podcast and the contents herein do not constitute legal advice. Seek the advice of counsel for any benefit compliance related implementation guidance or strategy.

EP 18: HSAs - Individual Accounts for Dependents

Can a dependent of an employee open their own HSA or health savings account? 
Individuals who meet certain criteria and coverage conditions are eligible to establish and contribute to their own HSA (Health Savings Account). This episode of Comply on the Fly helps employer plan sponsors understand if and when a dependent of an employee may be eligible for their own HSA.
Turn to M3 and Karen B. (Breitnauer) for quick and timely answers to the most common employee benefits compliance questions. 
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Please note: This podcast and the contents herein do not constitute legal advice. Seek the advice of counsel for any benefit compliance related implementation guidance or strategy.

EP 17: Special Enrollment vs. Section 125

What is the difference between special enrollment and Section 125 qualifying events?
Special enrollment quite often gets confused with Section 125 qualifying events. This episode of Comply on the Fly helps employers understand the difference.
 
Turn to M3 and Karen B. (Breitnauer) for quick and timely answers to the most common employee benefits compliance questions. 
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Please note: This podcast and the contents herein do not constitute legal advice. Seek the advice of counsel for any benefit compliance related implementation guidance or strategy.

EP 16: HIPAA & Group Health Plans

How does HIPAA apply to my group health plans? 
Sometimes the topic of HIPAA can be confusing to employers. This episode of Comply on the Fly covers what invokes HIPAA, which information is protected, and the documentation required for compliance. 
 
Turn to M3 and Karen B. (Breitnauer) for quick and timely answers to the most common employee benefits compliance questions. 
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Please note: This podcast and the contents herein do not constitute legal advice. Seek the advice of counsel for any benefit compliance related implementation guidance or strategy.

EP 15: COBRA Initial Notice

What is the COBRA Initial or General Notice, and when do I need to provide it?
The COBRA Initial or General Notice is a required notice under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act and is applicable to employers with 20 or more employees. This episode covers what those employers need to know about their requirements around providing notice.
Turn to M3 and Karen B. (Breitnauer) for quick and timely answers to the most common employee benefits compliance questions. 
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Please note: This podcast and the contents herein do not constitute legal advice. Seek the advice of counsel for any benefit compliance related implementation guidance or strategy.

EP 14: Supreme Court Rulings on COVID-19 Vaccination Mandates

Did the Supreme court block the OSHA ETS vaccine mandate and the CMS healthcare vaccine mandate? 
On Thursday, January 13th, the Supreme court ruled on both mandates. This episode covers the details of those rulings.
Turn to M3 and Karen B. (Breitnauer) for quick and timely answers to the most common employee benefits compliance questions. 
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Please note: This podcast and the contents herein do not constitute legal advice. Seek the advice of counsel for any benefit compliance related implementation guidance or strategy.

Ep 13: FMLA & Mental Health

Can a mental impairment or condition qualify for FMLA? 
If you are an employer subject to FMLA, you may have questions on the requirements around mental health conditions. This episode covers whether or not an employee's mental condition or impairment qualifies under FMLA's definition of a serious health condition and, in turn, triggers FMLA leave.
Turn to M3 and Karen B. (Breitnauer) for quick and timely answers to the most common employee benefits compliance questions. 
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Please note: This podcast and the contents herein do not constitute legal advice. Seek the advice of counsel for any benefit compliance related implementation guidance or strategy.