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The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee under the Affordable Care Act is due from sponsors of applicable self-funded health plans by July 31, 2018.

The IRS has released the 2019 cost-of-living amounts (COLAs) for HSA-qualifying high-deductible health plans.

What are the differences between a medical flexible spending account (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)? Both are tax-favored accounts that allow participants to pay for qualifying medical expenses with pretax dollars, but each is governed by different legislation with different requirements.

In Notice 2018-12, released March 5, the IRS has taken the position that benefits for male sterilization and male contraceptives are not preventive care under Code Section 223.

IRS Notice 2018-06 announces a 30-day extension of the deadline to furnish 2017 Forms 1095-C to employees, until March 2, 2018.