Health Emergency, effective January 16, 2022. This will once again extend the Public Health Emergency period for an additional 90 days and as a result, numerous temporary benefit plan changes will remain in effect.

In a 6-3 decision issued on January 13, 2022, the Supreme Court reimposed a legal stay that prevents OSHA fromenforcing its vaccination Emergency Temporary Standard […]

On January 10, 2022, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (together, the “Departments”) issued FAQ Part 51 requiring group health […]

New PCOR Fee Announced. Carriers are responsible for paying the fee for insured policies. 2022 Form 720, due August 1, 2022.

On December 30, 2021, the DOL released Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2021-03, which provides guidance on this new broker transparency law. While many questions remain unanswered, there is some helpful relief and clarification. The following summarizes the key points.