ACA Reporting
ACA Compliance Lessons Learned From Recent Reporting Seasons
Common themes emerge when reflecting on recent ACA reporting seasons that can help employers reduce administrative burdens and improve accuracy.
FSA / HRA / HSA
Question of the Week - FSA Participation Restrictions
Q. May we structure our Health FSA to restrict participation to only those who are covered under our medical plan?
Q. - Can we structure our Health FSA to restrict participation to only those who are covered under our medical plan?
A. - Yes. An employer can structure its Health FSA to restrict enrollment to only those employees who participate in the employer’s medical plan. This is not a popular plan design, but it is permitted under the Code section 125 cafeteria plan rules (see Prop Reg §1.125-5(g)).
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