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 …
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) …
