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Consolidated Appropriations Act Requires Plan Sponsors to Perform a MHPAEA Comprehensive Analysis
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA) that was passed on December 27, 2020 is known primarily for its third round of direct payment […]
Healthcare Organizations SCAM ALERT
The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) has been made aware of postcards being sent to healthcare organizations informing the recipients that they are required […]
DOL Releases Model COBRA Subsidy Notices and FAQs
Early this month, the DOL issued the model notices to be used for the COBRA subsidy that is part of the American Rescue Plan […]
CT Proposes $50 Million Assessment on Health Plans
Connecticut Democrats and Governor Ned Lamont have both put forth proposals that would levy an annual assessment on the state’s insurance carriers and self-funded […]
The Self-Funded Employer, Worker’s Compensation and COVID-19
Historically worker’s compensation does not cover community spread diseases (i.e., common cold/flu) because they generally cannot be tied back to a workplace. With the […]
IRS Announcement – Certain PPE is Covered Medical Expense
On March 30, 2021, the IRS, in its released Announcement 2021-7, notified taxpayers that personal protective equipment (PPE) purchased for the purpose […]
American Rescue Plan Act – COBRA Subsidies
On March 10th, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021(ARPA) was passed by both chambers of Congress and is expected to be signed by […]
DOL Guidance on Extension of Timeline Tolling
The Department of Labor (DOL) on February 26, 2021 issued the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) Disaster Relief Notice 2021-01 which provides guidance on […]
Rules for Pooled Plans
As a way to give small businesses the opportunity to offer their employees a workplace-based retirement savings option that is easy and inexpensive to […]
PBMs for Better or Worse
With enrollment in Medicare Part D and specialty drug costs exploding, it’s no surprise that forecasts predict 7 percent annual growth for PBMs over […]
CT PFML Updates and Required Employer Actions
On June 25, 2019, Governor Ned Lamont signed into law Connecticut’s Paid Family and Medical Leave law (CTPFML). Below are some highlights from the new […]
What to Expect from Virtual Health
Researchers define virtual health as continuous, connected care delivered using digital and telecommunication technologies. Healthcare consumers can think of virtual health as telemedicine and […]
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