Paid Leave Oregon (PLO) – Opt Out Equivalent Plan Applications Now Available
Equivalent plan applications for employers to opt out of Paid Leave Oregon (PLO) are now available. As we discussed … 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 >
Student Loan Debt Forgiveness and Remaining Student Loan Debts
The Biden administration announced broad student loan forgiveness of up to $10,000 per borrower (or up to $20,000 for Pell … Read More >
FAQ 55 Clarifies Employers Do Not Need to Post MRFs
On August 19, federal regulators released frequently asked questions (FAQs) part 55. One of those Q&As clarifies the employer’s responsibility … Read More >
Inflation Reduction Act Becomes Law
On Tuesday, August 16, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. 5376). The Act primarily focuses … Read More >