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The information and content contained in this blog are for general informational purposes only, and does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice. As always, for specific questions concerning your health or 401(k) plans, please consult your own ERISA attorney or professional advisor.
2024 ACA Affordability Rate Impact on Large Employers
The IRS released a new (and reduced!) ACA Affordability Rate for 2024. Employer sponsored health coverage for a 2024 calendar plan year will be deemed “affordable” when the employee required contribution for self-only coverage does not exceed 8.39% of the
5 HIPAA Compliance Tips for Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment is hectic enough without adding a HIPAA breach to your mountain of work. Here are 5 tips for staying HIPAA compliant during the busy open enrollment season: 1. Don’t leave your laptop unattended! How many of us leave
CMS to Employers: “Please Extend Special Enrollment Period”
CMS is urging employers to extend special enrollment periods for persons losing their Medicaid and CHIP coverage. During the COVID public health emergency, terminations from the Medicaid program were paused to help provide medical coverage to individuals. With the official
Highlights for Employers: New MHPAEA Guidance
On July 25, 2023, the DOL, Treasury, and HHS (the “Departments”) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). The guidance is intended to clarify existing MHPAEA requirements and to assist group