Compliance & legal
Common-law employee
An employee under IRS rules — controlled by the employer in terms of work, schedule, and supervision. Group health insurance generally requires common-law employees. 1099 independent contractors typically do not qualify, with limited exceptions.Last reviewed: · TMRW Benefits is a benefits brokerage, not a tax or legal advisor. Consult a CPA or attorney for situation-specific guidance.
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ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974)
Federal law governing most private-sector benefit plans.
COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act)
Continue group coverage up to 18-36 months after losing eligibility.
ACA (Affordable Care Act)
2010 federal law restructuring U.S. health insurance markets.
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996)
Federal law protecting health information privacy.
Section 125 (Cafeteria plan)
IRS code allowing pre-tax benefits payments.
Premium-only plan (POP)
Simplest Section 125 plan. Pre-tax premiums only.
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