Reminder to Complete Part D Creditability Reporting to CMS
All employers sponsoring a medical/Rx plan are responsible for completing an online form with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid … Read More >
California (CA) SB 1162 Pay Scale Disclosure and Pay Data Reporting Updates
Background: The CA Equal Pay Act has been around for decades with the intent of prohibiting employers from paying its … Read More >
FPL Index for 2023
Many applicable large employers (ALEs) utilize the federal poverty line (FPL) affordability safe harbor to avoid penalties under the Affordable … Read More >
No Surprises Act: Summary of Provisions
The No Surprises Act (NSA) was enacted as part of the 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act and its major provisions went … Read More >
Paid Leave Oregon (PLO) – New Resources For Employers
The Oregon Employment Department continues to develop the Paid Leave Oregon program and the supporting website. PLO is a … Read More >
Medicare Part D Annual Notice Reminder
Each September, IMA provides a reminder for employers to distribute the annual Medicare Part D notice before October 15 to: All enrolled … Read More >
No Surprises Act Guidance for Reference Based Plans
Reference Based Pricing Plan (RBP): A plan that reimburses a fixed amount for a given medical service using a formula … Read More >
San Francisco Health Care Accountability Ordinance (HCAO) – Updated
Background: The HCAO applies to most San Francisco city contractors and tenants (including those at the San Francisco international Airport … Read More >
New Contraception Coverage Guidance
Issue Date August 14, 2022 In response to the number of complaints the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services … Read More >
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) Class Action Lawsuit – UPDATE
On August 9, 2022, an Alabama federal court granted final approval to this settlement, which will pay $2.67 billion to … Read More >