IMA Benefits News

All employers sponsoring a medical/Rx plan are responsible for completing an online form with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) if … Read More >

Many applicable large employers (ALEs) utilize the federal poverty line (FPL) affordability safe harbor to avoid penalties under the Affordable … Read More >

Following our article reminding employers of the ACA reporting deadlines, we thought it may be helpful to provide a list … Read More >

Coverage for gender identity treatment and services is an evolving issue.  Group health plans that exclude or limit coverage for … Read More >

Federal regulations require employers to distribute the marketplace exchange notice to all new hires, regardless of their benefits eligibility. The … Read More >

Employers as plan sponsors have several Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) and other health plan transparency provisions to ensure are being handled on … Read More >

The PLO contribution rate for 2024 will stay the same as 2023 at 1% of each employee’s wages.  However, employers … Read More >

2024 Oregon consumer protections laws included multiple mandates for fully insured group health plans sold in Oregon.  The Oregon Division … Read More >