H&W: HRAs Under ACA
FAQ Part XI from the Department of Labor has clarified the status of stand-alone HRAs under the ACA. In general, an employer’s HRA will not be subject to the ACA’s lifetime …
H&W: FMLA Final Rule Effective 3/8/13
FMLA Final Rule : On February 6, 2013, the DOL published a final rule to implement statutory amendments made over the last several years. Several of the changes to the FMLA regulations, which become effective …
H&W: Modifications to Notice of Privacy Practices
Modifications to Notice of Privacy Practices: As stated in a previous post, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the final rule modifying the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act …
H&W: Shared Responsibility for Employers
The Shared Responsibility for Employers provision of the ACA (Play or Pay Mandate) requires large employers to offer their full-time employees essential, affordable coverage that provides minimum value. Applicable employers …
H&W: Coverage of Contraceptive Services
Coverage of Contraceptive Services: The ACA provides that all non-grandfathered health plans and health insurance policies provide coverage for preventive services as recommended by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). …