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On the Basis of Sex… Discrimination in Group Health Plans and What Employers Should Know

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In just a few days’ time, recently promulgated federal final rules addressing sex-based nondiscrimination in the administration of health care benefits have created a flurry of healthcare industry activity. The angst arises...more

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The 80/20 Rule is Here: CMS Finalizes HCBS Care Worker Payment Requirements

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In May 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) proposed a series of rule changes intended to help promote the availability of home and community-based services (“HCBS”) for Medicaid beneficiaries. Chief...more

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February 29 Deadlines for Group Health Plans

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February 29 brings two annual deadlines for employers that sponsor a group health plan for their employees. Medicare Part D—Creditable Coverage Disclosure to CMS - An employer with a group health plan that provides...more

Robinson+Cole Health Law Diagnosis

CMS Proposes New Rule that Would Require 80% of Payment to Go Toward Home Care Worker Compensation

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On April 27, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking entitled Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services (Proposed Rule) which would, among other things, establish...more

Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi LLP

New Workers Compensation Regulations and Guidelines: What’s it Worth?

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There have been significant changes in workers’ compensation regulations and guidelines recently that have arguably increased the value of claims. In April 2021, The California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of...more

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Furloughs, Workforce Reductions, and Facility Closures Due to Coronavirus: Important Defined Benefit Plan Reporting Obligations

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Employers face unique legal and financial challenges in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. One such challenge includes the impact of a potential furlough, workforce reduction, or facility closures on benefit plan...more

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CMS, IRS Address Affordable Care Act Issues in Transition

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the IRS have each published guidance on matters arising under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). It is too early to tell whether these measures—some of the first guidance...more

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