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Hinshaw & Culbertson - The LHD/ERISA Advisor

The LHD/ERISA Advisor: Fifth Circuit Holds Amputation Not An Accident Under AD&D Policy Where Employee’s Underlying Medical...

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In Byerly v. Std. Ins. Co., 2021 U.S. App. LEXIS 2937 (5th Cir. Feb. 2, 2021), the Fifth Circuit determined that a claimant, whose leg was amputated after he stubbed his toe, did not suffer a qualifying loss under his group...more

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D.C. Circuit Upholds Short Term Plans as Alternative to ACA Plans

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On July 17, 2020, a panel majority of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a rule issued by the Department of Treasury, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Health and Human Services (collectively, the...more

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Better Healthcare Newsletter from Patrick Malone - October 2018

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For Americans and their health coverage, October and November will be a time to remember. And act. The season is upon us when it pays to learn the critical facts about your current health insurance coverage and your...more

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Updated Health Care Reform Legislation Comparison Chart

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The chart below compares key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the American Health Care Act (AHCA) and the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA). This chart is current as of July 13, 2017, and as of that date,...more

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A Seemingly Important Win for Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Insurance Carriers and Employers

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On its face the decision of the Wisconsin Supreme Court in Flug v. LIRC, 2017 WI 72 (decided on June 30, 2017), is a clear, important win for the employer side in common injuries that involve pre-existing degenerative...more

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The Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 vs. The American Health Care Act: Summary of Key Differences

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On June 22, 2017, Senate Republicans released a discussion draft of their proposal to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), titled the “Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017” (BCRA). Beyond the title change,...more

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The American Health Care Act: What Has Changed and What Is Next

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On May 4, 2017, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the American Health Care Act (AHCA) by a vote of 217 to 213 (with 20 Republicans voting against the bill), sending the AHCA to the Senate. As we have reported in...more

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Will the ACA Stay or Will it Go?

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After surviving two Supreme Court cases and numerous repeal efforts, the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) is in jeopardy again. Despite the law’s uncertainty, employers may want to continue their compliance efforts because: (1)...more

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Labor & Employment Law Under President-Elect Trump

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In the wake of the election results, the question on everyone’s mind now is: What impact will President-Elect Trump have on employers? Trump has thus far given few details on his thoughts on labor and employment. But with...more

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Five Health Care Developments Important to Employers

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Perhaps never before have employers faced so many challenges when it comes to health care issues affecting their workforce. Congress may try to amend the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”). The Supreme Court of the United States is...more

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