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 …
American Rescue Plan Act: COBRA Subsidy Expiration and Required Notice
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) subsidies granted from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) are nearing …
IRS Releases Additional COBRA Subsidy FAQ
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued new Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) subsidy guidance in Notice …
Depts. of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury Release First Set of ‘No Surprises’ Medical Billing Regulations
On July 1, 2021, The Office of Personnel Management (OPM), along with the departments of Health and Human …
Washington Long Term Care Services and Supports Act: Workers Payroll Tax Starts January 1, 2022
Washington state passed the Long Term Care (LTC) Services and Supports act in 2019. This bill quickly became …
Health Savings Account Requirements and Limits for 2022
The IRS released the 2022 health savings account (HSA) annual contribution limits and high deductible health plan (HDHP) …
IRS Releases Additional COBRA Subsidy Guidance
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued Notice 2021-31 (the Notice) which includes significant guidance regarding the American …
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Fees Due By July 31, 2021
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) created the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to help patients, clinicians, payers, and …
IRS Provides Updated Guidance on Dependent Care Assistance Program
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Notice 2021-26 clarifying what amounts may be reimbursed under a dependent care …
