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November 21, 2016

2016 Furnishing Deadline for ACA Reporting Extended

On Nov. 18, 2016, the Internal Revenue Service issued Notice 2016-70, which provides certain extensions related to Affordable Care Act reporting for 2016. Specifically, this notice: […]
November 15, 2016

What Does The 2016 Election Mean for ACA?

After hard-fought campaigns by both candidates, Republican candidate Donald Trump has been elected the 45th president of the United States. Trump’s victory in the election, along […]
October 28, 2016

Health FSA Limit Will Increase for 2017

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) imposes a dollar limit on employees’ salary reduction contributions to health flexible spending accounts (FSAs) offered under cafeteria plans. This dollar […]
October 27, 2016

Reinsurance Fee Contribution Form Due November 15

Requirement: Reinsurance Fee Deadline: November 15 Description:  During the benefit year, contributing entities must submit their reinsurance fee contribution form with their annual enrollment count to […]
October 27, 2016

OSHA’s Anti-Retaliation Rules Delayed Until Dec. 1

On May 12, 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a final rule requiring certain employers to electronically submit data from their work-related injury […]
October 19, 2016

Preparing for Employee Leave Compliance this Election Year

As the 2016 U.S. presidential election draws near, employers should be prepared to handle requests from employees for time off from work to vote on Election […]
October 14, 2016

Two New Insurance Superheroes: Amoroso and Paravati Join GKG

Barbara Amoroso and Jamie Paravati have joined the professional staff of Gilroy Kernan & Gilroy Inc., of New Hartford, New York, Amoroso as senior account manager […]
September 12, 2016

GKG Named Best Practices Agency for 10th Time

For the 10th consecutive year, Gilroy Kernan & Gilroy has been named to an elite group of insurance agencies identified by the Independent Insurance Agents & […]
August 29, 2016

GKG Offers Strategic Risk Management Course

As businesses and other organizations look beyond traditional insurance to the overall management of risk to keep their operations safe and successful, Gilroy Kernan & Gilroy […]
August 29, 2016

Significant Changes Proposed to Form 5500

Date: August 2, 2016 | One Step Ahead: Employee Benefits Edition On July 21, 2016, a proposed rule was published by federal regulators that seeks to […]