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 […]
IRS Notice 2021-58: COBRA Extensions Update
The IRS has issued Notice 2021-58 that provides clarification on how to apply the COBRA extensions created under the Joint Notification of Extensions of Certain […]
CAA#11: The No Surprises Act Independent Dispute Resolution and External Review Processes
The No Surprises Act (NSA) insulates patients from surprise medical bills from out-of-network providers and facilities (collectively, “providers”) in circumstances where an individual is not […]
MEWAs – Proposed Rules on Annual Reporting Requirements
The Department of Labor has issued a proposed rule that would affect the Form 5500 annual reporting requirements for ERISA plans. The bulk of the […]
CAA #10: Proposed Rule on Air Ambulance Data Reporting and Other Matters
On Sept 10, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Treasury (IRS), and Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a proposed rule addressing certain aspects of the […]
CAA #9: GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES ENFORCEMENT DELAYS FOR SOME PROVISIONS OF THE CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2021
On August 20, 2021, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Treasury (IRS) (collectively, the Departments) issued a FAQ offering […]
Reminder! ARPA COBRA Subsidy Deadline Approaching
The ARPA COBRA Subsidy (Subsidy)* will expire September 30, 2021. Employers: Assistance Eligible Individuals must be provided a final notice of expiration of the Subsidy. […]
Additional COBRA Subsidy Guidance: IRS Notice 2021-46
New guidance from IRS Notice 2021-46 (Notice) provides additional clarity on some miscellaneous requirements of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 regarding premium assistance […]
CAA #8: The No Surprises Act…Interim Final Rule #1
The federal government has begun issuing regulations to implement provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA); the CAA included massive regulatory changes that will affect […]