On September 12, 2019, the IRS announced a new address to be used for the mailing and delivery of certain submissions relating to employee benefit plans. The new address, which …
Open Enrollment (“OE”) season, for many HR professionals, may create symptoms of anxiety: sweaty palms, racing hearts, and sleepless nights (not to mention consumption of gallons of coffee). However, it …
A recent $1.25 million settlement agreement highlights the importance of providing compliant notices under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (“COBRA”). Angela Hicks filed a class action complaint …
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) released final regulations relating to benefit and payment parameters for 2020. The regulations state that beginning on or after January 2020, …
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has issued new guidance on Medicare Secondary Payer (“MSP”) reporting requirements in response to the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act enacted …
