Regulatory Updates

Regulatory Updates

IRS issues slight decrease for 2024 medical mileage rate

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) decreased the 2024 medical mileage rate to 21 cents per mile, but it raised the 2024 business standard mileage rate to 67 cents. Find out the details you need for eligible deductions and more.

December 28, 2023

Regulatory Updates

End of 2023 health plan reminders and a look toward 2024

As you prepare for 2024, get a summary of the key benefits compliance actions in 2023. From the end of COVID-19 regulations to updated rates for key benefit areas like HSAs and FSAs, review the major compliance events.

December 11, 2023

Regulatory Updates

Update your enrollment info with the 5% higher 2024 FSA limits (and more)

The IRS just released the 2024 contribution limits for employee benefits like FSA, Commuter, and more. Get the details about the higher limits so you can plan your 2024 healthcare benefits strategy.

November 10, 2023

Regulatory Updates

Brush up on nondiscrimination testing and Form 5500 filing obligations

Employers offering benefits to employees need to stay in compliance with IRS regulations on nondiscrimination testing and Form 5500 filing obligations. Find out what you need to know and when to file forms.

October 6, 2023

Regulatory Updates

Expanding access to HSAs can help underserved Americans

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) can increase health and financial security for many Americans, however too many are excluded from this tax-advantaged plan. Dr. Steve Neeleman lends his support to legislation and policies to expand access to HSAs.

September 28, 2023

Regulatory Updates

Plan ahead with updated 2024 HSA limits

The IRS released the latest Health Savings Account (HSA) index figures. Use these updated HSA numbers as you plan for 2024. Get the details now, August 2023.

May 19, 2023

Regulatory Updates

Answers to your top 10 questions about the COVID-19 emergency mandates

Be prepared for the end of the COVID-19 emergency measures with these answers to your most pressing questions. Make sense of important deadlines, qualifying events, and more by reviewing insights from the HealthEquity product compliance team.

May 3, 2023

Regulatory Updates

Timeframe set for expiration of COVID-19 emergency measures

Consistent with earlier guidance, the Department of Labor (DOL) recently shared the date of July 10, 2023, to make the end of the Outbreak Period. Get the details on plan deadlines, COBRA elections, and more.

April 13, 2023

Regulatory Updates

Unwinding of COVID-19 plan deadline relief: New federal guidance and a potential earlier end?

With the end of the National Emergency set for May 11—or even earlier—benefits professionals can reference new federal guidance to prepare for a post-pandemic landscape. Read on to find out what this means for plan deadlines, COVID-19 testing, and more.

April 7, 2023