November 2024

Thanks for being a part of the NIS team. Every other week, our newsletter brings you the latest public sector articles, information, and resources you need. Here is what's trending this week.

Gag Clause Attestation Due by End of Year

Health plans and issuers must submit an annual attestation of their compliance with the CAA's gag clause prohibition. The next deadline is December 31, 2024. READ MORE

IRS Permits Flexible Allocation of Employer Contributions Across Benefits

The IRS has issued a private letter ruling that approves an employer's program allowing employees to allocate employer contributions to various benefits.  READ MORE

How the 2024 Election Could Transform Employee Benefits and Health Care

It's important for employers to understand how the 2024 election results could affect health care and employee benefits. READ MORE

2025 Health FSA Limit

The IRS recently announced the inflation-adjusted limit for 2025 on employee salary reduction contributions to health flexible spending accounts (FSAs). READ MORE

List of Preventative Care Benefits for HDHPs Expanded

The IRS has issued guidance that expands the preventative care items and services that HDHPs may cover before plan deductibles are met. READ MORE

Employers Redesign Plans to Cut Health Care Costs

As health care expenses continue to climb, employers are likely to adopt innovative and forward-thinking strategies. READ MORE

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This newsletter is intended to be a compilation of information and resources pulled from federal, state, and local agencies. This is not intended to be legal advice.