Government Issues Guidance On The Relationship Between The No Surprises Act And The Affordable Care Act
The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Treasury (collectively, the Departments) have issued an FAQ clarifying the relationship between the balance […]
Government Issues Guidance On Prohibition Against Gag Clauses
The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury (collectively, the Departments) have published FAQs About Affordable Care Act And Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 […]
Group Health Plans Required to Cover Cost of HIV-Preventive Drug, Truvada
Effective January 1, 2021, and with the exception of ACA-compliant Grandfathered Plans, most group health plans and insurance issuers must now cover the full cost […]
Two Cost-Sharing Changes Provide Flexibility for Grandfathered Plans
On December 15, 2021, the Departments of Labor, Health & Human Services, and Treasury (“Departments”) issued a final rule (“Rule”) expanding cost-sharing requirements for grandfathered […]
IRS Releases Final 1094/1095 B and C Forms
The IRS released final Forms 1094/1095-B and Forms 1094/1095-C and related instructions for the 2020 tax year. The new forms add information related to Individual […]
Final Rules Regarding Religious & Moral Exemptions for Contraceptive Coverage: Issuance Pending
On November 7th, 2018, the departments of HHS, Labor and the Treasury released PDF versions of their final rules (slated for publishing in the Federal […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;">H&W</span> ACA Remains in Force
In anticipation of a quick repeal of the Affordable Care Act, the White House issued a January 20, 2017 Executive Order directing federal agencies to […]
<span style="color: rgb(0, 119, 168); font-family: arial;">H&W:</span> IRS Released Finalized Forms 1094 and 1095 “B & C”
The IRS has released Finalized Forms 1094 and 1095 “B & C” for 2014. Forms 1094-B and 1095-B relate to the Individual Mandate (Section 6055) […]