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 >
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 >
DOL Updates 2023 Penalty Amounts
The Department of Labor has announced updated penalty amounts for violations assessed a penalty after January 15, 2023. Below is a … Read More >
PCOR Fee Indexed in IRS Notice 22-59
The Patient Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) Institute created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was funded by a temporary fee … Read More >
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 >