New Notice Requirements for Hospital and other similar Fixed Indemnity Plans
This alert serves as a reminder of the new notice requirement for hospital indemnity plans and other similar …
Gag Clause Attestation Reminder for 2024
Background
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) amended the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), the Public Health …
Mental Health Parity – Final Rules
The Department of the Treasury, Department of Labor and Department of Health & Human Services (collectively, “the Departments”) …
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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Medical Loss Rebate (MLR) Rebate Checks: 3 Things Employers Need to Know
Employers who sponsored a fully-insured group health plan during any part of calendar year 2023 may have or …
Lifestyle Spending Accounts
As employers continue to explore different options to attract and retain employee talent, and to support employee well-being, …
HIPAA Instructions & Model Attestation
In late May, we authored an article describing the new HIPAA Privacy Rule to support reproductive healthcare privacy …
Educational Assistance Programs – New IRS FAQs
The IRS released a set of FAQs that do not appear to make any changes, but simply clarify …
Change Healthcare (CHC) – HIPAA Breach Notifications
Change Healthcare, owned by UnitedHealth Group, provides services to health care providers, health insurance plans and other companies. …
District Courts Issue Temporary Stay on Section 1557 Final Rule
In May 2024, we discussed the final rule modifying §1557 non-discrimination requirements applicable to health care providers and …
Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) Changes – Employer Notification to Rescind Approved Leaves Due June 1, 2024
The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) issued temporary and proposed rules under OAR 839-009-0201. The rules …
HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care
Deemed necessary by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in …