What is the difference between a conditional opt-out arrangement and an unconditional opt-out arrangement?
Opt-out arrangements (historically called cash-in-lieu arrangements) provide a taxable cash payout if an employee waives employer-sponsored health insurance. This episode of Comply on the Fly covers both unconditional and conditional opt-out arrangements and the additional compliance obligations employers face surrounding them.
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Turn to M3 and Karen B. (Breitnauer) for quick and timely answers to the most common employee benefits compliance questions. Season 2 of Comply on the Fly focuses on actual client questions, so send your compliance question to AskKarenB@m3ins.com and we'll do our best to cover it in an upcoming episode!
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Please note: This podcast and the contents herein do not constitute legal advice. Seek the advice of counsel for any benefit compliance related implementation guidance or strategy.