The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (“HHS”), and the Treasury (collectively, “the Departments”) issued FAQ 57, providing the first guidance as it relates to the prohibition on gag clauses in provider agreements and the annual attestation as required under the Consolidated Appropriation Act of 2021 (“CAA-21”).

This rule would strengthen access to birth control coverage under the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) so that all women who need or want birth control are able to obtain it.

Employers sponsoring a group health plan (whether insured or self-insured) need to report information on the creditable (or non-creditable) status of the plan’s prescription drug coverage to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Group health plans will not need to submit the air ambulance report in 2023.

With respect to furnishing Forms 1095-C and 1095-B for CY 2022, employers must furnish these statements to individuals no later than March 2, 2023. Final Forms and Instructions are now available.