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Let the games begin!👏🏼
Great energy on the field today as we kick off the first tosses of the tournament!

The field is set and ready for the to begin! Thank you to all of our sponsors for helping put on this year’s event!

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The Bolton Foundation Throw Down is back!
Join us in Pasadena on Thursday, August 4th, 2022 for our corn hole tournament: Bolton’s largest—and most fun—fundraising event of the year.
Your support goes directly toward empowering incredible nonprofit organizations and the communities they serve - every toss counts!

Visit the link in our bio to register!

The Bolton Foundation Throw Down is back!

Join us in Pasadena on Thursday, August 4th, 2022 for our corn hole tournament: Bolton’s largest—and most fun—fundraising event of the year.

Your support goes directly toward empowering incredible nonprofit organizations and the communities they serve - every toss counts!

Register here: https://bit.ly/3zrGZyY

Michelle Cammayo, CEBS, RHU just shared on the Bolton blog: On August 27, 2021, the Consumer Coverage Disclosure Act (“CCDA”) was signed into Illinois law. While the CCDA went into effect immediately, the statute language promised guidance from the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) that has just been released as of November 16, 2021.

Click the link to read more!
https://boltonco.com/2021/11/30/illinois-department-of-labor-releases-guidance-for-consumer-coverage-disclosure-act/

Illinois Department of Labor Releases Guidance for Consumer Coverage Disclosure Act - Bolton On August 27, 2021, the Consumer Coverage Disclosure Act (“CCDA”) was signed into Illinois law. While the CCDA went into effect immediately, the statute language promised guidance from the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) that has just been released as of November 16, 2021.

Michelle Cammayo, CEBS, RHU shared on the Bolton blog: The 2022 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) limits have arrived along with other dollar limitations in certain sections of the Internal Revenue Code.

https://boltonco.com/2021/11/10/irs-increases-health-fsa-contribution-limit-for-2022-adjusts-other-benefit-limits/

IRS Increases Health FSA Contribution Limit for 2022, Adjusts Other Benefit Limits - Bolton The 2022 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) limits have arrived along with other dollar limitations in certain sections of the Internal Revenue Code.

Michelle Cammayo, CEBS, RHU, posted in the Bolton blog: Employers in San Francisco should be aware of a rate change in the Employer Spending Requirement (ESR) effective January 1, 2022.

Click the link below to read more:

https://boltonco.com/2021/09/28/san-franciscos-health-care-security-ordinance-requires-new-contribution-rates-for-2022/

San Francisco’s Health Care Security Ordinance Requires New Contribution Rates for 2022 - Bolton Employers in San Francisco should be aware of a rate change in the Employer Spending Requirement (ESR) effective January 1, 2022.

Chris Morey, CLCS just posted on the Bolton blog: It is increasingly common that technology moves too fast for legislators and judges to address. For instance, there is a certain amount of ambiguity when it comes to Amazon’s status as a marketplace.

Visit the link for more:
https://boltonco.com/2021/09/23/insurance-complications-for-supplement-sellers-on-amazon/

Insurance Complications for Supplement Sellers on Amazon - Bolton It is increasingly common that technology moves too fast for legislators and judges to address.

This just in from Michelle Cammayo, CEBS, RHU: On September 9, 2021, an Executive Order from President Joe Biden was issued, requiring all US employers with 100 or more employees to require COVID-19 vaccinations or a weekly negative test result before coming to work.

Visit the link for more:
https://boltonco.com/2021/09/17/presidential-executive-order-to-require-vaccine-mandate-or-frequent-testing-for-certain-employers/

Presidential Executive Order to Require Vaccine Mandate or Frequent Testing for Certain Employers - Bolton On September 9, 2021, an Executive Order from President Joe Biden was issued, requiring all US employers with 100 or more employees to require COVID-19 vaccinations or a weekly negative test result before coming to work. This is all available in the Path Out of the Pandemic, the White House’s COVI...

Michelle Cammayo, CEBS, RHU just posted: Medicare Part D Advisory: Sponsors of Prescription Drug Plans Must Provide Notices Prior to October 15 Each Year

Visit the link for more:
https://boltonco.com/2021/09/13/medicare-part-d-advisory-sponsors-of-prescription-drug-plans-must-provide-notices-prior-to-october-15-each-year-3/

Medicare Part D Advisory: Sponsors of Prescription Drug Plans Must Provide Notices Prior to October 15 Each Year - Bolton Who must comply: Employers that sponsor a group health plan that covers prescription drugs, regardless of employer size.

This just in from Michelle Cammayo, CEBS, RHU: In Revenue Procedure 2021-36, the IRS decreased the affordability percentage from 9.83% to 9.61% for 2022.

Visit the following link for more information:

https://boltonco.com/2021/09/08/affordable-care-act-2022-affordability-percentage/

Affordable Care Act: 2022 “Affordability” Percentage - Bolton In Revenue Procedure 2021-36, the IRS decreased the affordability percentage from 9.83% to 9.61% for 2022.

Are you thinking of making a career change? Perhaps you love your career in the insurance industry and want a new fresh view? Bolton is growing and hiring for numerous positions!

Please click the link below to find out more:
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This just in from Michelle Cammayo, CEBS, RHU: Transparency Requirements & Surprise Billing: Agency FAQs Offer Several Delays.

Click the link below to read more: https://boltonco.com/2021/08/26/transparency-requirements-surprise-billing-agency-faqs-offer-several-delays/

Transparency Requirements & Surprise Billing: Agency FAQs Offer Several Delays - Bolton Earlier last week, Bolton wrote about new requirements that would promote health plan cost transparency here. A few …

Michelle Cammayo: Late last year, Congress passed a stimulus package entitled Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), 2021. The bill included a section on health plan transparency, and some of those specific provisions are set to go into effect starting January 1, 2022. Click the link to read more.

https://boltonco.com/2021/08/23/consolidated-appropriations-act-medical-id-cards-will-change-in-2022/

Consolidated Appropriations Act: Medical ID Cards Will Change in 2022 - Bolton Late last year in 2020, Congress passed a stimulus package entitled Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), 2021 (we wrote …

Michelle Cammayo, CEBS, RHU just posted on the Bolton Blog: Now that COVID-19 vaccinations are readily available to all but young children, more employers are looking to encourage, and in some cases mandate, employees and their family members to get vaccinated. Click the link to read more about this topic.

https://boltonco.com/2021/08/19/covid-19-vaccinations-employer-strategies-and-considerations/

COVID-19 Vaccinations: Employer Strategies and Considerations - Bolton Now that COVID-19 vaccinations are readily available to all but young children, more employers are looking to encourage, and in some cases mandate, employees and their family members to get vaccinated.

This just in from Michelle Cammayo, CEBS, RHU: Recently passed legislation and related regulatory guidance will require insurers and group health plans to provide new information detailing provider reimbursement rates. Click the link to read more.

https://boltonco.com/2021/08/18/health-plan-cost-transparency-coming-soon/

Health Plan Cost Transparency Coming Soon - Bolton Recently passed legislation and related regulatory guidance will require insurers and group health plans to provide new information …

We are excited to announce the Bolton Foundation 2021 nonprofit grant recipients!

This year, we were able to deliver over $85,000 in grants to 13 amazing and deserving nonprofits with money raised during the Bolton Foundation Throw Down.

In observance of National Nonprofit Day, we celebrate the lasting positive change these organizations create across communities and for individuals in need.

For more information about the upcoming Bolton Foundation Throw Down (and to sign up and support) visit: https://boltonco.com/bolton-foundation/throw-down-registration/

Bolton is honored to have been named by the Los Angeles Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work in Los Angeles.

Bolton was ranked 5th among LA’s top medium sized companies to work for, making this our ninth consecutive year of being featured on this prestigious list. It wouldn’t be possible without the incredible work of our team, clients and partners.

Bolton is excited to welcome the newest partner to our IMA Financial Group, Inc. family, Diversified Insurance Group.

Today we are pleased to announce Diversified Insurance Group, based in , has joined the IMA family of companies | “Diversified’s leadership believes in our vision and shares our client-first, entrepreneurial approach with a commitment to remain independent, employee-owned and dedicated to our communities.” – Rob Cohen
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This just in from our own Michelle Cammayo: The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) subsidies granted from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) are nearing an end for all individuals receiving the subsidy.

Read more here: https://boltonco.com/2021/08/05/american-rescue-plan-act-cobra-subsidy-expiration-and-required-notice/

American Rescue Plan Act: COBRA Subsidy Expiration and Required Notice - Bolton The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) subsidies granted from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) are nearing …

This just in from Michelle Cammayo, The Internal IRS has issued new Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) subsidy guidance in Notice 2021-46 which supplements guidance released earlier in Notice 2021-31.

IRS Releases Additional COBRA Subsidy FAQ - Bolton The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued new Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) subsidy guidance in Notice …

This just in from Michelle Cammayo: The Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury release first set of ‘No Surprises’ medical billing regulations.

Read more: https://boltonco.com/2021/07/13/depts-of-health-and-human-services-labor-and-treasury-release-first-set-of-no-surprises-medical-billing-regulations/

Depts. of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury Release First Set of 'No Surprises' Medical Billing Regulations - Bolton On July 1, 2021, The Office of Personnel Management (OPM), along with the departments of Health and Human …

Please note, Bolton's offices will be closed on Monday, July 5.

This just in from our own Stefanie Nobriga: The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board voted unanimously this week to withdraw recent revisions to Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 prevention emergency temporary standards.

Click the link for more information about what this means for California employers.

https://boltonco.com/2021/06/10/osha-standards-board-withdraws-recent-revisions-to-covid-19-prevention-emergency-temporary-standards/

OSHA Standards Board Withdraws Recent Revisions to COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards - Bolton The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board voted unanimously this week to withdraw recent revisions to Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 prevention emergency temporary standards. This development means California businesses will have to continue to comply with the emergency temporary standards that had ...

As “return to normal” becomes more of a reality for employers, many are struggling to keep up with the recent influx of ever-evolving employment law updates.

Join us June 10 for Bolton’s Employment Law Mid-Year Legal Update webinar, featuring our own Rob Boldt and Paul Fleck, Partner with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo.

Sign up now to learn the latest about new discrimination and safety regulations, privacy enforcement and wage and hour issues—as well as the latest insights on recent rulings: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7666805935017666571

Please note, our offices will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day.

This just in from Michelle Cammayo: The IRS released the 2022 health savings account annual contribution limits and high deductible health plan requirements in IRS Rev. Proc. 2021-25.

Click the link to learn more about the updated annual dollar amounts.

https://boltonco.com/2021/05/27/health-savings-account-requirements-and-limits-for-2022/

Health Savings Account Requirements and Limits for 2022 - Bolton The IRS released the 2022 health savings account (HSA) annual contribution limits and high deductible health plan (HDHP) …