Trump Administration Will Halt Cost-Sharing Reduction Payments
The White House has announced that it will discontinue cost-sharing reduction payments to insurance companies. Fifteen states and …
President Issues Executive Order on AHPs, STLDI and HRAs
President Trump has signed an executive order intended to allow individuals and small businesses to buy health insurance …
Changes Coming to Small Group Premiums for Children
New regulations will take effect January 1, 2018 that will affect the premiums for covered children and employees …
The TrumpCare Zombie is Dead (for now)
After three Senate Republicans said they would not vote for the latest version of the repeal-and-replace bill, the …
Disasters Should Prompt Employers to Plan for the Next One
Many employers are focused on helping employees impacted by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. These disasters, plus the …
Medicare Part D Advisory: Sponsors of Prescription Drug Plans Must Provide Notices Prior to October 15 Each Year
Sponsors of group health plans that cover prescription drugs must provide Medicare Part D creditable (or non-creditable) coverage …
State and Local Law Update
One of the most difficult things for human resource and absence management professionals to do is keep up …
CBO Estimates Impact of Ending Cost-Sharing Reduction Payments
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has estimated that ending cost-sharing reductions would increase medical insurance premiums for silver …
It is Too Early to Declare the TrumpCare Zombie Dead
Some people are calling efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) dead after a shocking …
Departments Issue Mental Health Parity Guidance and Draft Form
The 21st Century Cures Act required the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS) and the …
State and Local Law Update
One of the most difficult things for human resource and absence management professionals to do is to keep …
California Employers Need to Prepare for Higher SDI Benefits
California employers need to start preparing to deal with increased State Disability Insurance (SDI) benefits in 2018. Return-to-work …
