Medical Loss Rebate (MLR) Rebate Checks: 3 Things Employers Need to Know
Employers who sponsored a fully-insured group health plan during any part of calendar year 2023 may have or may soon … Read More >
What Employers Need to Know About the Non-Compete Ban
DOWNLOAD THE PDF The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) recent ban on noncompete agreements marks a significant shift in employment practices … Read More >
Preventing Turnover in the Workplace
DOWNLOAD THE PDF Though employers may make assumptions as to why employees leave the company, many organizations do not truly … Read More >
Lifestyle Spending Accounts
As employers continue to explore different options to attract and retain employee talent, and to support employee well-being, some employers … Read More >
HIPAA Instructions & Model Attestation
In late May, we authored an article describing the new HIPAA Privacy Rule to support reproductive healthcare privacy referred to … Read More >
Educational Assistance Programs – New IRS FAQs
The IRS released a set of FAQs that do not appear to make any changes, but simply clarify the tax-favored … Read More >
Change Healthcare (CHC) – HIPAA Breach Notifications
Change Healthcare, owned by UnitedHealth Group, provides services to health care providers, health insurance plans and other companies. In CHC’s … Read More >
District Courts Issue Temporary Stay on Section 1557 Final Rule
In May 2024, we discussed the final rule modifying §1557 non-discrimination requirements applicable to health care providers and health plan … Read More >
Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) Changes – Employer Notification to Rescind Approved Leaves Due June 1, 2024
The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) issued temporary and proposed rules under OAR 839-009-0201. The rules provide guidance … Read More >
HIPAA Privacy Rule to Support Reproductive Health Care
Deemed necessary by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. … Read More >