Two Cost-Sharing Changes Provide Flexibility for Grandfathered Plans
On December 15, 2021, the Departments of Labor, Health & Human Services, and Treasury (“Departments”) issued a final rule (“Rule”) expanding cost-sharing requirements for grandfathered […]
New SBC Template Required for Plan Years Beginning January 1, 2021
For Plan years beginning January 1, 2021 and thereafter, the use of an updated Summary of Benefits and Coverage (“SBC”) form is required. Recall, a […]
New Regulations for Coverage of COVID-19 Vaccines
On November 6, 2020, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Treasury, and Labor (the Departments) issued new regulations under the CARES Act regarding the […]
Transparency Rule Means Requirements for Health Plans
Transparency Rule Means Requirements for Health Plans On November 12, 2020, the Departments of Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services (the Departments) published a […]
IRS Releases Final 1094/1095 B and C Forms
The IRS released final Forms 1094/1095-B and Forms 1094/1095-C and related instructions for the 2020 tax year. The new forms add information related to Individual […]
MEWAs: State Regulation vs ERISA Preemption
There has long been confusion around a state’s ability to regulate Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements (MEWAs) and ERISA’s preemption of those regulations. The reason for […]
HIPAA Breach by Business Associate Affecting 6 Million Results in $2.3 Million Settlement
It’s no secret the healthcare industry receives its fair share of cyberattacks. A six-year investigation resulted in a $2.3 million dollar payment to the Office […]
Make Sure Employers Know Their Responsibilities in a MEWA
There are few things more complicated in running a multiple employer welfare arrangement (MEWA) than making sure that the employer members understand their rights and […]
DOL Narrows “Health Care Provider” Definition in Revised FFCRA Rule
Effective September 16, 2020, the DOL promulgated a revised rule regarding certain provisions of the FFCRA. The DOL reviewed objections by the U.S. District Court […]