Author Archives: John McMorrow

About John McMorrow

John has 30 years of experience counseling public- and private-sector for-profit and not-for-profit employers and their affiliated business entities, management, human resources professionals, third-party administrators and fiduciaries with respect to the laws that apply to executive compensation arrangements and workforce benefit programs and policies. He works comfortably with HR professionals, general counsel and boards of directors. In 1998, John received a National Performance Review Award from Vice President Al Gore for his assistance in developing and writing the regulations under Section 2043 of ERISA for the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.

Healthcare Subsidies for Graduate Students

Posted on July 1, 2016 by John McMorrow

Many colleges and universities provide graduate student employees (e.g., teaching assistants) with a stipend or reimbursement to offset the cost of their medical coverage under a student health plan.  Recent guidance from the Departments of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), … Continue reading →

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EEOC Publishes Sample Notice for Sponsors of Wellness Programs

Posted on June 23, 2016 by John McMorrow

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published a sample notice and related Q&As for use by sponsors of wellness programs that must comply with the new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations (issued on May 17, 2016). Employer-sponsored wellness programs that collect … Continue reading →

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Employer Notices of ACA-Subsidized Employees

Posted on April 20, 2016 by John McMorrow

Upcoming Notices of ACA-Subsidized Employees This spring, employers will begin to receive notices from the Affordable Care Act Exchanges if they have any employees that have received government-subsidized health insurance through the Exchanges. These notices will provide an employer the opportunity … Continue reading →

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