HHS Notice Regarding Gender Affirming Care
On Wednesday, March 2, 2022, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a notice affirming rights and protections … Read More >
Congress Temporarily Reinstates Telemedicine/HSA Eligibility Relief
Introduction The recently signed Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (Act) includes another twist on telemedicine (sometimes referred to as telehealth) coverage … Read More >
Preventive Care Service Updates for 2023 Plans
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) regulations set forth mandatory medical plan design changes starting in 2014 that extended to all … Read More >
Court Retroactively Reinstates Independent Contractor Final Rule
In early 2021, the new Biden administration delayed and then formally withdrew the Trump administration’s final “Independent Contractor Rule” that … Read More >
Handling Benefits for Military Leaves
With the United States sending military to NATO countries in Europe and otherwise increasing preparedness for uncertain times ahead, you … Read More >
DOL to Hire 100 Investigators to Enforce Worker Protections
The Department of Labor (DOL) announced it’s hiring 100 investigators to join its Wage and Hour Division (WHD), with the … Read More >
Biden Administration Extends National Emergency for Another Year
Introduction On February 18, 2022, President Biden formally extended the COVID-19 National Emergency for up to another year. The National Emergency first … Read More >
Court Strikes Down Some No Surprises Act Regulatory Language on Arbitration
Back in October 2021, we discussed the No Surprises Act Part II interim final rule which gave details on the … Read More >
California Governor Newsom signed New COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (CA SPSL) Bill Into Law
Background: Newsom’s prior CA SPSL via Senate Bill 95 expired on September 30, 2021 and it applied to employers with 26 or more … Read More >
UPDATE – Additional Guidance released for Health Plan Coverage of Over-The-Counter COVID-19 Tests
The Department of Labor (DOL), Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), and Department of the Treasury (Treasury) [collectively, “the … Read More >