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. […]
IRS ADDS TWO FAQs TO ITS COVID-19 Q&A GUIDANCE FOR RETIREMENT PLANS
On October 28, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) added two FAQs to its official guidance in the form of questions and answers (“Q&As”) regarding […]
DOL Temporarily Extends Non-Enforcement Relief for Investment Advice Fiduciaries
On October 25, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued Field Assistance Bulletin (“FAB”) 2021-02 , temporarily extending its non-enforcement policy regarding certain rules […]
IRS RELEASES 2022 ADJUSTED DOLLAR LIMITATIONS FOR 401(k) PLANS
On November 4, 2021, the IRS released its annual notice, Notice 2021-61, setting forth the various dollar limitations for contributions and benefits under qualified retirement […]
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 […]
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 […]