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October 9, 2017

NY Paid Family Leave: 3 Ways To Prepare For Compliance In 2018

On January 1, 2018, New York State’s Paid Family Leave (PFL) Program will take effect. With the implementation date fast approaching, it’s becoming increasingly important that […]
September 12, 2017

Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Notices Due October 14th

Requirement: Medicare Part D – Creditable Coverage Notices Deadline: October 14 Overview: Group health plan sponsors that provide prescription drug coverage to Medicare Part D eligible individuals […]
July 17, 2017

The Risks of Ride-Sharing: Sides of Uber & Lyft That You Probably Haven’t Thought About…Yet.

Transportation network companies, such as Uber and Lyft, are officially able to operate in Upstate New York (wahoo!). But, hit the brakes! While the popularity of […]
June 27, 2017

Form 720 and PCORI Fees Due July 31st

Employers that provide group health plan coverage to their employees are subject to numerous compliance requirements throughout the year, such as PCORI Fees.   Requirement: PCORI […]
June 2, 2017

The ABC’s of NYS Paid Family Leave

Beginning January 1, 2018, the New York State Paid Family Leave (PFL) Program will provide New Yorkers with paid leave to bond with a new child, […]
May 9, 2017

House Republicans Pass Amended AHCA …but, what does that mean?

The American Health Care Act (AHCA) is the proposed legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA). On May 4, 2017, members of the […]
February 2, 2017

Forms 1095-B/C Must Be Furnished by March 2

Requirement: Form 1095-C or Form 1095-B Annual Statement to Individuals Deadline: January 31 *Note: The IRS provided an additional 30 days for furnishing the 2016 employee statements, […]
January 26, 2017

Section 6055 and 6056 Reporting Due February 28

Requirement: Section 6055 and 6056 Reporting Deadline: February 28 (March 31 If Filed Electronically) Overview: Under Section 6056, ALEs subject to the ACA’s employer shared responsibility rules […]
January 24, 2017

113 Years Young! Unlimited PTO Headlines GKG’s Expanded Employee Benefits Program

PRESS RELEASE New Hartford, NY (January 24, 2017) “It’s grounded in respect for the employee, nurtured by a culture of accountability and fuels superior performance for […]
January 24, 2017

ACA Update: Trump Signs Executive Order

On Jan. 20, 2017, President Donald Trump signed an executive order addressing the Affordable Care Act (ACA), as his first act as president. The order states […]