HHS Issues Updates on Cybersecurity Incidents
HHS Issues Updates on Cybersecurity Incidents On May 31,2024, HHS’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released updated FAQs addressing the investigation of Change Healthcare (a […]
Updated Gag Clause Attestation Submission Instructions Released by DOL
We have new Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation Instructions for 2024! And the compliance nerds rejoice! Huzzah! Let’s begin at the beginning… Group health plans[1] […]
How New Section 1557 Rules Affect Health Plans and Insurers
Section 1557 of the ACA prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability by a “covered entity” with respect to its […]
IRS Releases Guidance on Disaster Relief Distributions and Loans under 401(k) Plans
On May 3, 2024, the IRS issued guidance in the form of “frequently asked questions” (FAQs) on disaster relief distributions and expanded loans under qualified […]
Best Practices for Stronger Cybersecurity for ERISA Plans
It’s always a great time to review EBSA’s suggested cybersecurity best practices for ERISA Plan sponsors, fiduciaries, and service providers, as well as Plan participants and […]
HHS New Rule On PHI Disclosures for Reproductive Health Care
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is requiring group health plans (as HIPAA covered entities) to modify their rules regarding the uses and […]
IRS Extends Relief for Certain Required Minimum Distributions
On April 16, 2024, the IRS issued Notice 2024-35, which extends the relief that the IRS has twice previously granted plan sponsors with respect to […]
OCR/HHS’s Annual HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Report
Group health plan sponsors should take note of the most recent annual report submitted by HHS and OCR on HIPAA and Breach Notification Rule Compliance. […]
Fixed Indemnity Policy Notice Requirements
The Departments of Labor, Treasury and Health and Human Services (the Departments) have issued a new rule that requires health plans and insurers to provide […]