Week of July 07, 2023 | SSG Insights

Supreme Court Heightens Protections for Religious Accommodations

On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Groff v. Dejoy, holding that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act requires employers that wish to deny religious accommodations to show that any accommodations would substantially increase business costs. This Legal Update provides more information.

Fully Insured vs. Self-insured – Health Plan Compliance Rules

When deciding on a funding approach for their health plan (that is, fully insured or self-insured), employers should consider the compliance requirements that apply to each type of plan. This Compliance Advisor summarizes these different requirements.

IRS Issues Guidance for HDHPs on COVID-19 and Preventive Care

On June 23, 2023, the IRS issued Notice 2023-37 to update its guidance for high deductible health plans (HDHPs) on expenses related to COVID-19 testing and treatment. Notice 2023-37 also clarifies whether certain items and services are treated as preventive care under the tax rules for HDHPs. This Legal Update summarizes the IRS' guidance.

July 11th Employer Webinar: ACA Counting, Tracking, and Reporting

Attend this month's webinar to learn who to include, how to count, and when to track employees for Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting.