HIPAA, MSP, and SBC Penalties Indexed as of March 17, 2022
These penalties were indexed in November 2021, but they’re being updated effective March 17, 2022, for violations occurring …
Court Retroactively Reinstates Independent Contractor Final Rule
In early 2021, the new Biden administration delayed and then formally withdrew the Trump administration’s final “Independent Contractor …
Preventive Care Service Updates for 2023 Plans
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) regulations set forth mandatory medical plan design changes starting in 2014 that extended …
HHS Notice Regarding Gender Affirming Care
On Wednesday, March 2, 2022, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a …
Congress Temporarily Reinstates Telemedicine/HSA Eligibility Relief
Introduction
The recently signed Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (Act) includes another twist on telemedicine (sometimes referred to as …
DOL to Hire 100 Investigators to Enforce Worker Protections
The Department of Labor (DOL) announced it’s hiring 100 investigators to join its Wage and Hour Division (WHD), …
Court Strikes Down Some No Surprises Act Regulatory Language on Arbitration
Back in October 2021, we discussed the No Surprises Act Part II interim final rule which …
Biden Administration Extends National Emergency for Another Year
Introduction
On February 18, 2022, President Biden formally extended the COVID-19 National Emergency for up to another year. …
California Governor Newsom Signed New COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (CA SPSL) Bill Into Law
Background: Newsom’s prior CA SPSL via Senate Bill 95 expired on September 30, 2021 and it applied to …
UPDATE – Additional Guidance Released for Health Plan Coverage of Over-The-Counter COVID-19 Tests
The Department of Labor (DOL), Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), and Department of the Treasury (Treasury) …
Reminder to Complete Part D Creditability Reporting to CMS
All employers sponsoring a medical/Rx plan are responsible for completing an online form with the Centers for Medicare …
DOL Updates 2022 Penalty Amounts
The Department of Labor has announced updated penalty amounts for violations assessed a penalty after January 15, 2022. …
