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The Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”)issued guidance in the form of questions and answers addressing how the HIPAA Privacy Rule applies in regard […]

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On October 4, 2021, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (together, the “Departments”) issued FAQ Part 50 addressing several important […]

On September 13, 2021, proposed regulations were issued that would implement certain provisions of the No Surprises Act, requiring group health plans to submit information […]

As a reminder, insurance carriers are required to satisfy certain medical loss ratio (“MLR”) thresholds. This generally means that for every dollar of premium a […]

Prior to October 15th each year, Employers sponsoring a group health plan with prescription drug benefits are required to notify their Medicare-eligible participants and beneficiaries as to whether the drug coverage provided under the plan is “creditable” or “non- creditable.”

President Biden Announces Plan to Increase Number of Vaccinated Americans. Employers should review this information & prepare for compliance.

Employers should prepare for the 2022 New York PFL contribution and benefit increases that begin in January.

Employers budgeting and preparing for the 2022 plan year should review these affordability safe harbors when analyzing employee contribution amounts for the coming year.

Deadlines Delayed On August 20, 2021, the Departments of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), Labor (“DOL”), and the Treasury (collectively called “the Departments”) jointly issued […]

The Departments of Labor (“DOL”), Health and Human Services (“HHS”), and the Treasury (collectively, “the Departments”) have jointly released a new FAQ regarding preventive care […]

On July 23, 2021, the IRS issued proposed rules that would significantly expand the number of employers required to electronically file information returns with the IRS