••• Updates From the IRS •••
IRS Releases 2011 Form 8941 and Instructions for Claiming Small Business Health Care Tax Credit PDF / Form 8941 / Instructions
IRS Provides Transition Guidance and Relief for W-2 Reporting News Release / IRS Notice 2011-28 / FAQ's
IRS Issues W2 Health Benefits Reporting Guidance: View IRS Notice
CMS on Track to Use Up Early Retiree Program Funding: View Article
IRS Releases W-2 Group Health Guidelines: View Article
IRS Announces Replacement of Schedule SSA with Form 8955-SSA: View Announcement 2011-21
IRS Issues Guidance on 403(b) Plan Terminations: View Revenue Ruling 2011-7
Voluntary Correction Program Discounted Fee Applies only if Filing Occurs Before May 20, 2011: View the IRS Announcement
IRS Issues Three Benefits-Related Publications:Publication 969 /Publication 970 /Publication 4894
••• Updates From Healthreform.gov & HealthCare.gov •••
HHS Releases Health Insurance Exchange Rules: Proposed Regulation / Fact Sheet
$10 Million in PPACA Funds Available for Workplace Wellness Programs: Press Release / Additional Information
Health Reform Update: Free Choice Voucher Provision Repealed: HR 1473 / White House Signed Legislation
Appropriations Legislation Includes Repeal of Free Choice Vouchers Under Health Care Reform: Learn more
States Can Apply for Nearly $200 Million to Help Offset Health Premium Increases:
News Release / Fact Sheet / Grant Application Website
HHS Issues Additional Responses to Early Retiree Reinsurance Program FAQs Click here to view the HHS ERRP Guidance
New Affordable Care Act grants to help put patients in control of their health care
Healthcare.gov's Early Retiree Reinsurance Program (ERRP)
Fact Sheet: The Affordable Care Act's New Patient's Bill of Rights
The Affordable Care Act - Saves Money and Gives Small Business Owners More Affordable Insurances Choices
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••• Updates From the White House •••
EBSA Answers Questions on Internal and External Review of Denied Claims Click here to view the Littler, Washington DC Employment Law Update.
Subscribe to EBSA's dedicated Affordable Care Act web page for notice of updates as guidance, educational materials and event information are posted
The White House -FACT SHEET: The Early Retiree Reinsurance Program
Six Ways Health Reform will Help Small Businesses
Healthcare Reform and Cobra
••• Additional Resources •••
CLASS Program FAQs Released: View the CLASS FAQs l View CLASS Act Legislation
National Underwriter: PPACA: How to Disclose Grandfathered Plan Status
Fox Rothschild, LLP. Health Care Reform: Notice the Notices
Ballard Spahr, LLP. Health Care Reform Webpage
Connect with HealthCare.gov on Facebook so you can stay informed about the Affordable Care Act and other resources that allow you take health care into your own hands.
3 Simple Steps to see if your company is eligible for the small business tax credit for healthcare costs.
Benefits Alerts on Health Care Reform from the Hay Group
Health Care Reform Watch: Are You Ready for Health Care Reform? Get the newsletter.
PPACA: Agencies Release Core Regulations
EBIA Article: Agencies Issuse Joint Regulations to Implement Grandfathered Plan Rules; Provide Important Clarifications Regarding Othe Exceptions
Reform updates from ebenefitnews.com
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