Parity Opt Out By Non-Federal Governmental Plans
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 (CAA 2023) has eliminated the ability of self-insured health plans sponsored by non-federal governmental employers to opt out of […]
THE CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2023 EXTENDS THE ABILITY OF HDHPS TO COVER TELEHEALTH SERVICES
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, despite its massive size, included very little that has a direct impact on health plans. However, one important feature […]
GOVERNMENT PROVIDES GRACE PERIOD AND OTHER RELIEF FOR SUBMISSION OF PRECRIPTION DRUG AND HEALTH CARE SPENDING DATA
The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (collectively, the Departments) have granted health plans and issuers a grace period to file […]
IRS PERMANENTLY EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR FURNISHING ACA REPORTING FORMS TO EMPLOYEES
The IRS has issued a final regulation permanently extending the time that employers have to furnish statements to certain individuals regarding health coverage that may […]
IRS ANNOUNCES INCREASE IN THE PCORI FEE
The IRS has announced an increase in the PCORI Fee assessed against health insurance companies and the sponsors of self-insured health plans. This assessment funds […]
HEALTH AND WELFARE CURRENT EVENTS: IRS RELEASES 2023 ADJUSTED DOLLAR LIMITS
On October 18, 2022, the IRS released its annual Revenue Procedure, Rev. Proc. 2022-38, setting forth various cost of living adjustments for a variety of […]
IRS ANNOUNCES EXPANDED RULE FOR CAFETERIA PLAN ELECTION CHANGES
The IRS has announced a change in the rules regarding eligibility of taxpayers for a premium tax credit undersection 36B of the Affordable Care Act. […]
H&W CURRENT EVENTS: TEXAS FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT INVALIDATES HHS GUIDANCE ON GENDER AFFIRMING CARE
On October 1, 2022, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, in Texas v. EEOC, et al., invalidated U.S. Department of Health […]
Level Funding Group Health Plans: What Employers Need to Know
Four years ago we released a blog covering potential benefits and risks for employers seeking to switch from fully insured to self-insured level group health […]