IRS Guidance: Emergency Personal Expense and Domestic Abuse Survivor Distributions
On June 20, 2024, the IRS issued Notice 2024-55 addressing exceptions to the 10 percent additional tax for early withdrawals in the case of (1) […]
MHPAEA: $32,000 in ERISA Penalties for Failure to Provide Plan Documents
The complexities surrounding compliance with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) may seem daunting […]
Preparing for the Upcoming PCORI Fee
Preparing for the Upcoming PCORI Fee The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee filing deadline is fast approaching! Here’s what you need to know: Key […]
HHS Issues Updates on Cybersecurity Incidents
HHS Issues Updates on Cybersecurity Incidents On May 31,2024, HHS’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released updated FAQs addressing the investigation of Change Healthcare (a […]
Updated Gag Clause Attestation Submission Instructions Released by DOL
We have new Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation Instructions for 2024! And the compliance nerds rejoice! Huzzah! Let’s begin at the beginning… Group health plans[1] […]
How New Section 1557 Rules Affect Health Plans and Insurers
Section 1557 of the ACA prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability by a “covered entity” with respect to its […]
IRS Releases Guidance on Disaster Relief Distributions and Loans under 401(k) Plans
On May 3, 2024, the IRS issued guidance in the form of “frequently asked questions” (FAQs) on disaster relief distributions and expanded loans under qualified […]
Best Practices for Stronger Cybersecurity for ERISA Plans
It’s always a great time to review EBSA’s suggested cybersecurity best practices for ERISA Plan sponsors, fiduciaries, and service providers, as well as Plan participants and […]
HHS New Rule On PHI Disclosures for Reproductive Health Care
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is requiring group health plans (as HIPAA covered entities) to modify their rules regarding the uses and […]