Yesterday, the EEOC issued its final regulations providing guidance on wellness program incentives under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act. The ADA regulations address...more
5/17/2016
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employer Group Health Plans ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
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Non-Discrimination Rules ,
Wellness Programs
The EEOC has issued proposed regulations addressing the legality of inducements for spousal participation in wellness programs under the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). The original GINA regulations...more
Five federal agencies have collectively proposed regulations to implement elements of the Affordable Care Act ("ACA") healthcare reform legislation designed to encourage employers to sponsor employee wellness programs. The...more