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Cheers to 50 Years of ERISA: A Major Milestone in Employee Protection

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As the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) celebrates its 50th anniversary, it offers us an opportunity to reflect on its transformative impact on employee benefits and retirement security. Signed into law on...more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

PBM Policy and Legislative Update — Winter 2024

The PBM regulatory landscape continues to evolve rapidly at both federal and state levels, making it critical for our clients involved in the PBM space to stay apprised of developments in the industry. Our team actively...more

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Proposed State and Federal PBM Legislation: Is There Reason for Action Now?

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Legislation aiming to reform the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) remains on the horizon on both the federal and state levels. In particular, 2023 was a fertile year for PBM legislative initiatives....more

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Welfare Plan Class Action Litigation Underscores Importance of Minding Your Fiduciary Duties

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As mentioned in our recent blog post, the recently filed class action lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson (Lewandowski v. Johnson & Johnson et. al., D.N.J., No. 1:24-cv-00671 (Feb. 5, 2024)) over alleged excessive prescription...more

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2023 End-of-Year Plan Sponsor “To Do” Lists (Part 1) Health and Welfare

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We are pleased to present our annual End of Year Plan Sponsor “To Do” Lists. This year, we present our “To Do” Lists in four separate Employee Benefits Updates. This Part 1 covers year-end health and welfare plan issues....more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

New FAQs Address No Surprises Act Impact on ACA Maximum Out-of-Pocket Limits and Facility Fee Transparency

Employers should be aware that the No Surprises Act has an impact on the maximum-out-of-pocket ("MOOP") limit for annual cost-sharing under the Affordable Care Act ("ACA") and facility fee transparency. The new set of...more

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House Committee Approves Transparency in Billing Act That Would Require Unique Health Identifiers for Off-Campus Outpatient...

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On July 12, 2023, the House Committee on Education and the Workforce approved the Transparency in Billing Act (the Bill), which would require commercial insurance plans to reject hospital claims for outpatient services...more

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Tides Have Turned: 4 Key Takeaways for Employers as Labor Department Clears Way for ESG-Focused Investment Options

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The tides can turn quickly in the world of workplace law, and employers who operate as plan fiduciaries for their employees’ retirement investments can now shift their thinking thanks to the latest development. While the...more

Mintz - Employment Viewpoints

Health Plan Transparency and the Case for Welfare Plan Fiduciary Committees

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the “Act”) adopted a series of transparency requirements that apply to employer-sponsored group health plans. These transparency rules impose a series of new and complex obligations...more

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National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Fall 2021 Meeting Summary

What You Need to Know: Members at the Joint Meeting of the Executive (EX) Committee and Plenary voted to move forward forming the Innovation, Cybersecurity and Technology (H) Committee. Additionally, charges for the new...more

Mintz - Employment Viewpoints

Broker and Consultant Disclosures to Group Health Plans under Division BB of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021

Division BB of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (“Act”) broadly addresses surprise medical billing and health plan transparency. This post focuses on Section 202 of Division BB (the “Provision”), which establishes...more

Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP

Federal “No Surprises Act” Brings National Oversight Of Unexpected Billing For Healthcare Services

In the waning days of Donald Trump’s administration, the federal government passed the “No Surprises Act,” which becomes effective January 1, 2022. Like many recent state laws, the legislation is aimed at protecting patients...more

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New Disclosure Requirements for Those that Contract with ERISA Group Health Plans

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Included within the 5539 pages of statutory changes in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the COVID-19 relief bill signed into law at the end of December 2020) are important new “transparency” laws that affect third...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

New Stimulus Deal: Health Care Cost Transparency Rules

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On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed Congress’ most recent stimulus bill into law, covering $900 billion in economic relief for businesses and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The law addresses new...more

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Skadden's 2020 Insights

Despite political and economic uncertainties, markets and deal activity were resilient in 2019, and strong fundamentals remain in place heading into 2020. Companies continue to face a challenging litigation and enforcement...more

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The ERISA Litigation Newsletter - May 2013

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This month our articles focus on the availability of damages in complex ERISA class actions and withdrawal liability actions. Jackie Len first provides Proskauer's perspective on the implications for ERISA litigation arising...more

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