Supreme Court Overturns Roe vs Wade

2022-07-20T21:16:03+00:00

On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court issued its much-anticipated decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which stated that there is not a constitutionally protected right to terminate a pregnancy. Employers are now faced with the task of determining how this decision will impact their workforce and their benefit offerings. Self-Insured Plans — as a self-insured [...]

Supreme Court Overturns Roe vs Wade2022-07-20T21:16:03+00:00

No Surprises Act Model Notice

2021-11-03T17:44:50+00:00

Per the No Surprises Act (NSA), a component of the Consolidated Appropriations Act passed in December of 2020, beginning with renewals on or after January 1, 2022, health plans and health issuers offering group and individual health insurance coverage must issue a plain language notice regarding employee’s rights under the No Surprises Act. The notice [...]

No Surprises Act Model Notice2021-11-03T17:44:50+00:00

2022 Important Compliance Dates

2021-10-25T17:18:58+00:00

This checklist is designed to help companies review the key reporting and notice requirements that may apply to their employer-sponsored group health plans under ERISA (the Employee Retirement Income Security Act). Please note that this list is for general reference purposes only and is not all-inclusive. Click to download entire checklist.

2022 Important Compliance Dates2021-10-25T17:18:58+00:00

DOL Guidance on Extension of Timeline Tolling

2021-03-03T17:39:14+00:00

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 the length of COVID-19 relief to be allowed under the Timeline Extension Rule. Background: On March 13, 2020, President Trump declared a national emergency related to COVID-19 and established that the [...]

DOL Guidance on Extension of Timeline Tolling2021-03-03T17:39:14+00:00

2021 Important Compliance Dates

2020-08-28T17:31:50+00:00

This checklist is designed to help companies review the key reporting and notice requirements that may apply to their employer-sponsored group health plans under ERISA (the Employee Retirement Income Security Act). Please note that this list is for general reference purposes only and is not all-inclusive. Click to download entire checklist.

2021 Important Compliance Dates2020-08-28T17:31:50+00:00

Flexibility in Treatment of Drug Manufacturer Coupons

2020-08-03T16:14:50+00:00

On Thursday, May 7, 2020, the United States Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2021 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters final rule. This rule finalizes the CMS’ proposed modification of existing policy relating to how pharmaceutical manufacturer direct assistance (i.e., coupons) accrues with respect to health plan enrollees’ annual limit on [...]

Flexibility in Treatment of Drug Manufacturer Coupons2020-08-03T16:14:50+00:00

Congress Passes “The Families First Coronavirus Response Act” – What Plan Sponsors Need to Know

2020-04-09T17:06:36+00:00

On March 19th, President Trump signed into law The Families First Coronavirus Response Act. This is a significant piece of legislation designed to address the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill provides new employee leave benefits, including paid sick time options and mandated insurance coverage for the COVID-testing. Mandated Coverage for COVID-19 Testing: Group [...]

Congress Passes “The Families First Coronavirus Response Act” – What Plan Sponsors Need to Know2020-04-09T17:06:36+00:00

Which Welfare Plans Must File Form 5500?

2020-01-02T16:05:07+00:00

Funded Plans: All  “funded” welfare plans covered by ERISA must file a Form 5500. A “funded” plan is one where funds are set aside in a custodial account or trust fund for the exclusive benefit of plan participants. The type of Form 5500 (Form 5500 vs. Form 5500-SF) filed is determined by the number of [...]

Which Welfare Plans Must File Form 5500?2020-01-02T16:05:07+00:00

2019 Important Compliance Dates

2019-01-02T16:03:15+00:00

This checklist is designed to help companies review the key reporting and notice requirements that may apply to their employer-sponsored group health plans under ERISA (the Employee Retirement Income Security Act). Please note that this list is for general reference purposes only and is not all-inclusive. Click to download entire checklist.

2019 Important Compliance Dates2019-01-02T16:03:15+00:00
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