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Threat of Health Care ‘Cadillac Tax’ Set to Vanish

Risk & Compliance

Threat of Health Care ‘Cadillac Tax’ Set to Vanish

Congress, White House include a repeal of the excise tax in 2020 funding legislation that's expected to be signed into law by Friday.

By David McCann | December 17, 2019

After Another Cadillac Tax Delay, Now What?

After Another Cadillac Tax Delay, Now What?

With the tax perhaps unlikely to ever take effect, should companies still factor it into their benefits planning and strategies?

By David McCann | January 23, 2018

Eleventh-Hour Budget Deal Hikes Pension Premiums, Again

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Eleventh-Hour Budget Deal Hikes Pension Premiums, Again

The premiums plan sponsors pay to the PBGC, which already were to rise, were hiked again to pay for a funding deficit just before the House passed the bill.

By David McCann | October 29, 2015

Same-Sex Marriage Ruling: How Costly?

Same-Sex Marriage Ruling: How Costly?

Many companies will see modest new benefits-related costs as a result of the Supreme Court's ruling that struck down the Defense of Marriage Act.

By David McCann | June 26, 2013

Health Reform: The November Issue

Health Reform: The November Issue

If Mitt Romney is elected President, all bets are off for the Affordable Care Act.

By David McCann | October 8, 2012

What the Elections Will Mean for Health Care

Human Capital & Careers

What the Elections Will Mean for Health Care

The Presidential race and which party wins control of the Senate may dictate much about health-care reform and its costs for years to come.

By David McCann | September 7, 2012

Want Health-care Reform to Go Away? Don’t Hold Your Breath

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Want Health-care Reform to Go Away? Don’t Hold Your Breath

Despite the Supreme Court's 5-4 conservative majority, the justices will uphold the law's individual mandate, an employer advocate predicts.

By David McCann | March 8, 2012