ACA Reporting Requirements

Certain Group Health Plans Required to File ACA Section 6055 & 6056 Reporting Group health plan administrators are reminded that Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting under Section 6055 and Section 6056 must be filed with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by February 28, 2022 (or March 31, 2022 if filing electronically) and individual statements must…

ACA Compliance Overview

Upcoming ACA Reporting Deadlines Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting under Section 6055 and Section 6056 for the 2021 calendar year is due in early 2022. Specifically, reporting entities must: Furnish statements to individuals by March 2, 2022; and File returns with the IRS by Feb. 28, 2022 (or March 31, 2022, if filing electronically). Penalties…

6 Questions About Alternative-Funding to Ask Your Benefits Consultant by Chris Sill

As a CFO or HR Director, you likely get pummeled with marketing material about alternative-funding on a weekly basis. Most employers are accustomed to traditional fully-insured health plans, but alternative-funding (also known as self-funding) solutions for small to medium sized employers have expanded rapidly over the last decade. When researching alternative-funding, you will hear about…

Virginia Short-Term Disability Maternity Changes

The 2020 General Assembly Session passed Senate Bill 567 resulting in maternity benefit changes for Short-Term Disability plans in Virginia During the 2020 General Assembly Session, Senate Bill 567 – Disability Insurance: coverage for disability arising out of child-birth (SB567) was passed. The Commonwealth of Virginia established a new 12-week maximum benefit period for Short-Term…

Benefits Payroll Deductions Best Practices

SIMA proudly provides your company with comprehensive financial services allowing you to focus on your business. Below we have outlined some best practices related to maintaining your company’s employee benefit deductions. These practices are intended to support your existing company procedures and enable your team to find any discrepancies in a timely manner. As always,…