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Group Health Plan Considerations Post-Dobbs

Key Takeaways: ..Group health plan sponsors are wrestling with abortion-related service coverage considerations in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. ..Each...more

FAQs: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 COBRA

Q: Does the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) impact group health plans? A: Yes, ARPA makes temporary but significant changes to Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) coverage. ...more

Self-Funded Employer Health Plans are Changing: What to Watch

The healthcare industry is rapidly changing, and self-funded employer sponsored health plans have more options to consider when creating solutions for their employees. In today’s episode, Jennifer Mills and Susan Hughes...more

FAQs: The Consolidated Appropriations Act (Temporarily) Offers Greater Flexibility for Flexible Spending Arrangements

Q: Does the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) make any changes to health flexible spending arrangements (Health FSAs)? A: Yes, if an employer sponsoring a Health FSA chooses to implement changes permitted by the...more

FAQs: COVID-19 – Employee Benefits Updates (Updated #5)

Q: Is our health plan required to provide free coverage of services related to COVID-19 diagnosis and treatment? (Updated June 25, 20202) - A: Yes, as it relates to diagnostic testing. Pursuant to Section 6001 of the Families...more

FAQs: COVID-19 – Employee Benefits Updates (Updated #4)

Q: Has the IRS issued any additional employee benefit plan-related deadline relief? (Updated June 5, 2020) - A: Yes. In addition to the benefit plan-related relief issued under IRS Notice 2020-18 (see our FAQ updated on June...more

FAQs: COVID-19 – Employee Benefits Updates (Updated #3)

Q: In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, some of my employees have asked whether they can change their health plan, health flexible spending account or dependent care flexible spending account elections made under our Code...more

FAQs: COVID-19 – Employee Benefits Updates (Updated #2)

Q: Has the IRS issued any additional employee benefit plan-related deadline relief? (April 22, 2020) - A: Yes, in addition to the benefit plan-related relief issued under IRS Notice 2020-18 and the extended deadlines for...more

Recently Issued Insurance Guidance Will Impact Ohio Employment-Based Health Plans

In an effort to alleviate the COVID-19 public health threat, the Ohio Department of Insurance (ODI) issued bulletin 2020-03, titled “Health Insurance Coverage Flexibility for Ohio Employees” (the Bulletin), effective March 20...more

FAQs: COVID-19 – Employee Benefits Updates (Updated)

Q: How would the proposed Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act affect employee benefit programs? (Updated March 26) A: Expected to be approved by Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump on...more

CARES Act to Provide Significant Employee Benefit Plan Relief for Participants and Plan Sponsors

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act has far-reaching impacts on employee benefit plans, providing relief for participants and plan sponsors of qualified plans and expanded benefits for participants...more

FAQs: COVID-19 – Employee Benefits

Q: Can my high-deductible health plan offer free coverage for COVID-19 expenses (before the deductible is met) and still remain health savings account (HSA) eligible?...more

COVID-19 – Employee Benefits Updates

Can my HDHP offer free coverage for COVID-19 expenses (before the deductible is met) and still remain HSA eligible? Yes, the IRS has issued guidance in Notice 2020-15 to clarify that coverage of COVID-19 expenses prior to...more

Change the Trajectory of Your Group Health Plan's Cost and Quality Outcomes

This article explores: How employer group health plan sponsors can achieve greater transparency, improve cost and quality outcomes, and strengthen their payer positions....more

Prepare Now or Be Sorry Later! The 2016 Affordable Care Act Reporting Requirements

Beginning in early 2016, information reporting provisions under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the “ACA,” commonly referred to as “Health Care Reform”) require many employers to file annual information...more

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Health Plan Identifiers – November 5, 2014 Deadline

What Is a Health Plan Identifier (HPID)? A health plan identifier is a standardized 10-digit number that is unique to a plan. Who Must Obtain an HPID in the Coming Weeks? Large “controlling health plans”...more

Employer Shared Responsibility Final Regulations Offer Partial Temporary Enforcement Relief

Enforcement of the employer shared responsibility provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been further delayed for employers with between 50 and 99 full-time equivalent employees and temporarily eased for employers...more

Health Care Reform's 90-Day Waiting Period Guidance for Group Health Plans Deserves a Closer Look

One of the many requirements bearing down on group health plans in 2014 is the 90-day waiting period rule found in section 2708 of the Public Health Service Act (PHS Act), as added by the Affordable Care Act (ACA)....more

Start Counting! Employers and Group Health Plans Must "Count" Themselves into Compliance with the Affordable Care Act in 2013 and...

One theme weaving its way through the multitude of Affordable Care Act (ACA) guidance released over the past few years is this: Employers and group health plans must learn to count, and they must learn to count the "ACA way."...more

New Affordable Care Act Fees Impact Group Health Plans in 2013 and 2014

On July 31, 2013, the first of various fees will be due that are imposed by the Affordable Care Act on self-insured group health plans and/or issuers of insured health policies providing accident and health coverage. Beyond...more

Special Edition: Health Law Update - February 28, 2013

In This Issue: - A Baker's Dozen of Significant Changes From the HIPAA/HITECH Rule 1. Business Associates and Subcontractors 2. Breach Notification 3. Covered Entity Organizational Structures 4. Cloud...more

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