New Recommended Screenings for Anxiety, Depression and Suicide Risk in Children and Adolescents
Background: The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) makes evidence-based recommendations about preventive services which are created …
State Medicaid Programs Preparing for End of Public Health Emergency (PHE) – Employer Impact
The PHE was extended another 90 days on October 15th, but many believe the federal government will let …
IRS Employee Retention Credits (ERC) Gaining Attention for the Wrong Reasons
The IRS recently issued a warning bringing attention to third parties who are seemingly targeting employers who may …
IRS Increases Health FSA Contribution Limit for 2023, Adjusts Other Benefit Limits
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released Revenue Procedure 2022-38, which increases the health flexible spending account (FSA) …
Hearing Aids Now Available Over The Counter (OTC)
In 2017, Congress ordered the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to develop rules that would allow and encourage …
IRS Issues Final Rules for Family Coverage Affordability Determination
The IRS has issued final regulations that change the way employer-sponsored plan affordability is calculated when determining if …
CA Parent Healthcare Act – Effective 1/1/23 for CA Individual Health Plans
Last October, Gov. Newsom signed CA AB 570 into law which is set to go into effect on …
California Governor Newsom extends CA’s COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (CA SPSL)
Background: CA SPSL has been around since 2020, but many thought it would come to an end this …
The Unknown Insurance for N-Acetyl Cyseine (NAC)
The Unknown Insurance for N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC)
The FDA’s public decisions on NAC have impacted the supplement industry. …
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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Reference Based Pricing Plans & The No Surprises Act
Reference Based Pricing Plan (RBP): A plan that reimburses a fixed amount for a given medical service using …
San Francisco Health Care Accountability Ordinance (HCAO) – Updated
Background: The HCAO applies to most San Francisco city contractors and tenants (including those at the San Francisco …