Illinois Department of Labor Releases Guidance for Consumer Coverage Disclosure Act
On August 27, 2021, the Consumer Coverage Disclosure Act (“CCDA”) was signed into Illinois law. While the CCDA …
IRS Increases Health FSA Contribution Limit for 2022, Adjusts Other Benefit Limits
On November 9, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Revenue Procedure 2021-45, which increases the health flexible …
OSHA Publishes Vaccine-or-Testing ETS for Employers 100+
On September 10, 2021, President Biden had issued a 6-step COVID Action Plan. One step ordered the Department …
CA requires dental SBCs for plans renewing on or after 1/1/2022
In 2018, CA passed SB 1008 which requires fully insured dental plans in CA to provide the same …
San Francisco’s Health Care Security Ordinance Requires New Contribution Rates for 2022
Employers in San Francisco should be aware of a rate change in the Employer Spending Requirement (ESR) effective …
Presidential Executive Order to Require Vaccine Mandate or Frequent Testing for Certain Employers
On September 9, 2021, an Executive Order from President Joe Biden was issued, requiring all US employers with …
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 …
