US Supreme Court Blocks OSHA’s ETS, Upholds CMS Vaccine Mandate on Health Care Facilities
On Thursday, January 13, 2021, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled on the two cases …
California (CA) Health Plans Must Cover Home Test Kits for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)
California became the first state to require insurers to cover at-home tests for STDs by passing Senate Bill …
Guidance released for Health Plan Coverage of Over-The-Counter COVID-19 Tests
On January 10, 2022, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS), and Treasury (“The Departments”) …
PCORI Fee Indexed in IRS Notice 22-04
The Patient Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) Institute created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was funded by a …
Proposed 2023 OOP Limits and ALE Penalties
Federal regulators have announced publication of proposed 2023 rules for several Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirements, summarized in …
Washington Cares Fund Premium Assessment Delay Announced
The recent statements released from Governor Inslee, House and Senate Democratic Leadership while attempting to provide relief to …
President Biden Announces COVID-19 Winter Action Plan
On Thursday, December 2, 2021, the White House announced President Biden’s plans to combat COVID-19 this winter. The …
EEOC Adds New Section to FAQ Guidance When COVID-19 May Be a Disability for Employment Purposes
On July 26, 2021, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) …
Vaccine Mandate Court Updates as of December 18, 2021
Health Care Sector
We have previously mentioned that the vaccine mandate on workers at most health care facilities …
FDA Authorizes Pfizer Boosters for Teens Ages 16 and 17
On Thursday, December 9, 2021, the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech …
Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) Changes Starting January 14, 2022
This past weekend brought about two important updates for employers in California. First, the Federal OSHA ETS is …
Court Rules OSHA Vaccination Mandate Can Move Forward: New Enforcement Dates Issued
The Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has overturned an earlier court ruling that had blocked OSHA’s vaccine …
