2022 Penalty Amounts for ERISA Health & Welfare and 401K Plans
On January 14, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) published its annual announcement of civil monetary penalties for various employee benefits-related violations under ERISA, […]
FAQ Part 51: Coverage Updates: COVID-19 Tests, Colonoscopies, and Contraception
The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Treasury (collectively, the Departments) have issued Part 51 of its FAQs dealing with three […]
New Women’s Preventive Care Services
The ACA requires non-grandfathered health plans to cover preventive care services without cost-sharing. The list of services is determined by the recommendations of various agencies […]
CAA #13: Rx Drug & Health Care Spending: Reporting Guidance
Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Labor, and the Department of the Treasury (the Departments) have issued technical guidance on the Consolidated Appropriation […]
Upgrade your Legacy Systems for Strengthened Cybersecurity
If HIPAA applies to your Plan, and you handle Protected Health Information (PHI), consider a “winterization” of your software systems. If you have a legacy […]
CAA #12: Interim Final Rule on Rx Drug and Healthcare Spending
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Labor (DOL), and the Department of the Treasury (collectively, the Departments) have published an […]
CMS Releases Petition Instructions for Entities Seeking IDR Certification
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) released instructions via their website for entities wishing to apply as a certified independent dispute resolution (IDR) entity. […]
OSHA and CMS Release Interim Final Rules Addressing COVID-19 Employer Vaccine Mandate
Effective November 5, 2021, the clock begins ticking for certain employers to develop vaccination plans and ensure their workforce is vaccinated. The Occupational Safety and […]
HIPAA and Vaccine Mandates
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), through its Privacy and Security Rules, governs the permitted and required uses and disclosures of […]