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ACA Survives Another Challenge as the Supreme Court Dismisses Case
On June 17, 2021, the Supreme Court turned back a long-standing challenge to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by dismissing the challenge that was […]
Gender Dysphoria Treatments and Discriminatory Practices in Health Plans
In May 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services reversed a Trump administration position on the ACA’s section 1557.
Background
Under section 1557, health plans […]
IRS Issues COBRA Subsidy Guidance
In April, the DOL issued FAQs discussing the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) COBRA subsidy. The FAQs left many with questions that were not […]
2022 HSA Limits and ACA Out-of-Pocket Maximum
The Internal Revenue Service released its 2022 Health Savings Account Inflation Adjustment Limits. A comparison of the 2022 and 2021 limits are listed below. […]
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 […]
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