<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> New SBC Frequently Asked Questions
New SBC Frequently Asked Questions: The Department of Labor recently updated its web site with additional information about the Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC). This […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> Deadline for Using ERRP Funds
Deadline for Using ERRP Funds: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued a Federal Register notice establishing a timeframe by which plan sponsors participating in […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> Essential Health Benefits
Essential Health Benefits: On December 16, 2011, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a Bulletin describing its approach in defining the essential health benefits (EHB) […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> Final Guidance Issued for PPACAs SBC Requirement
Final Guidance Issued for PPACAs SBC Requirement: Last week, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury issued final regulations applicable to group […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> DOL Announces Proposed Amendments to FMLA
DOL Announces Proposed Amendments to FMLA: The U.S. Department of Labor proposed new statutory amendments to the Family and Medical Leave Act that would expand military […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> IRS Modifies Form W-2 Reporting on Group Health Plan Coverage
IRS Modifies Form W-2 Reporting on Group Health Plan Coverage: Under current IRS guidance, W-2 reporting related to the cost of employer-provided group health coverage is […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> Handling Rebates Arising from the Medical Loss Ratio Requirement
Handling Rebates Arising from the Medical Loss Ratio Requirement Fully Insured Plans The PPACA requires insurance issuers to provide an annual rebate to plan participants […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> End Date for Claims Under ERRP
End Date for Claims Under ERRP: Reimbursements under the Early Retiree Reimbursement Program (ERRP) are approaching the $5 billion funding limit. As a result, the ERRP […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;"><b>H&W:</b></span> Minimum Threshold for Reporting HRAs to CMS
Minimum Threshold for Reporting HRAs to CMS: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced an increase in the minimum threshold for reporting by […]