paid family and medical leave Archives

Health Plan Provisions in the House Reconciliation Package

by Kayla Holgash, Maddie News, Debra Curtis, Rodney Whitlock, Amy Kelbick, Leigh Feldman, Josh Jorgensen and Julia Grabo | Jun 17, 2025 | Employee Benefits, Health and Welfare Plans

On May 22, 2025, the US House of Representatives passed its reconciliation package, now known as H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, by a 215 – 214 – 1 vote, advancing an agenda that extends and builds on tax cuts enacted in President Trump’s first term. The bill contains several policies impacting group health insurance plans, health savings accounts, and employer tax credits for paid family and medical leave.

Read more about these proposed policy changes and others in this comprehensive report, which highlights the health-related provisions in the House reconciliation package.

IRS Releases FAQs on Paid Family and Medical Leave Credit

by David Fuller and Samantha Souza | Jun 14, 2018 | Employee Benefits, Employment, Health and Welfare Plans

The IRS released guidance in April on the new credit for paid family and medical leave. In FAQ form, this guidance helps employers gauge whether their current policies are sufficient, or whether implementation of conforming paid leave policies may be necessary.

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Fringe Benefits: What Tax Reform Means to the Employer

by Anthony A. Bongiorno and Todd Solomon | Jan 18, 2018 | Employee Benefits, Health and Welfare Plans

The new tax reform legislation includes important changes to the tax treatment of employer-sponsored benefit programs, including transportation benefit programs and moving expense reimbursements. The law also creates a new tax credit for employers who provide paid family and medical leave to their employees.