SCOTUS Expands Exemption for Contraceptive Coverage
On July 8th, 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) upheld expanded exemptions to the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) contraceptive coverage mandate (Mandate). […]
MLR Reporting and Rebates Deadline Extended due to COVID-19
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have extended the deadline for insurers to report Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) annual reports and rebates from […]
IRS Issues Rollover Relief For RMDs Waived Under CARES Act
On June 23, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued Notice 2020-51 along with a related news release that permits 401(k) plan participants who took […]
FAQs Part 43: Additional Health Plan Guidance Re: COVID-19 Regulations
On June 23, 2020, the Departments of Labor, HHS, and Treasury (Departments) published additional guidance on how the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the FFCRA) […]
“PrEP Test” to be required as Preventive Service for Persons at risk of HIV Acquisition
On June 11, 2019, the The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPTF) added pre-exposure prophylaxis (“PrEP”) for persons at high risk of HIV acquisition […]
Don’t Forget: PCORI Fee Due Next Month
As COVID-19 has brought numerous changes to the world of health benefits, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published Notice 2020-44 to remind us that the […]
DOL Issues Guidance on 401(k) Plan Investments in Private Equity
On June 3, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued guidance in the form of an Information Letter that significantly expands the defined contribution […]
DOL Releases Final Regulations on Default Electronic Notices and Disclosures for 401(k) Plans
On May 21, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) released Final Regulations (along with a related DOL fact sheet) permitting administrators of retirement plans […]
IRS Provides Relief to Cafeteria Plans in Response to COVID-19
The IRS recently issued new guidance for cafeteria plans and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) pursuant to Notice 2020-29, which is specifically related to circumstances […]