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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
This article explores: How employer group health plan sponsors can achieve greater transparency, improve cost and quality outcomes, and strengthen their payer positions....more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Cloud Computing ,
Covered Entities ,
Data Breach ,
Data Protection ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
GINA ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
HIPAA Omnibus Rule ,
HITECH Act ,
Notice Requirements ,
OCR ,
PHI ,
Subcontractors
As most are aware, 2013 is an important transition year when it comes to complying with the Affordable Care Act....more