Medicare Part D Advisory: Sponsors of Prescription Drug Plans Must Provide Notices Prior to October 15 Each Year
Who must comply: Employers that sponsor a group health plan that covers prescription drugs, regardless of employer size.
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Affordable Care Act: 2022 “Affordability” Percentage
In Revenue Procedure 2021-36, the IRS decreased the affordability percentage from 9.83% to 9.61% for 2022. This percentage …
Transparency Requirements & Surprise Billing: Agency FAQs Offer Several Delays
Earlier last week, Bolton wrote about new requirements that would promote health plan cost transparency here. A few …
Consolidated Appropriations Act: Medical ID Cards Will Change in 2022
Late last year in 2020, Congress passed a stimulus package entitled Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), 2021 (we wrote …
COVID-19 Vaccinations: Employer Strategies and Considerations
Now that COVID-19 vaccinations are readily available to all but young children, more employers are looking to encourage, …
Health Plan Cost Transparency Coming Soon
Recently passed legislation and related regulatory guidance will require insurers and group health plans to provide new information …
American Rescue Plan Act: COBRA Subsidy Expiration and Required Notice
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) subsidies granted from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) are nearing …
IRS Releases Additional COBRA Subsidy FAQ
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued new Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) subsidy guidance in Notice …
Here Are Three Critical Mistakes Multi-State Operator Cannabis Companies Need to Avoid
Multi-state operators (MSO) are well-positioned to thrive in the legal adult-use cannabis market. As a new wave of …
Hazard Exclusion Endorsement—Is Your Cannabis Business Covered?
If your cannabis business cultivates, sells and/or distributes products and finds itself facing a product liability lawsuit, you …
Depts. of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury Release First Set of ‘No Surprises’ Medical Billing Regulations
On July 1, 2021, The Office of Personnel Management (OPM), along with the departments of Health and Human …
Understanding the Two Types of ‘Claims Made’ Product Liability Forms for Your Cannabis Business
If your cannabis business manufactures, distributes or sells products, you’d be hard-pressed to find any company along the …