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] […]
401(K): What Do I Need To Know About SECURE 2.0? Overview Of Significant Provisions, Part III
As we have previously reported, Congress passed the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (“SECURE 2.0”), a vast collection of retirement-related provisions having a profound effect […]
401(K): What Do I Need To Know About SECURE 2.0? Overview Of Significant Provisions, Part II
As we have previously reported, Congress passed the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (“SECURE 2.0”), a vast collection of retirement-related provisions having a profound effect […]
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 […]
401(K): What Do I Need To Know About SECURE 2.0? Overview Of Significant Provisions, Part I
As we have previously reported, Congress passed the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (“SECURE 2.0”), a vast collection of retirement-related provisions having a profound effect […]
Parity Opt Out By Non-Federal Governmental Plans
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 (CAA 2023) has eliminated the ability of self-insured health plans sponsored by non-federal governmental employers to opt out of […]
ENCORE! SECURE 2.0 PASSES, REPRESENTING AN EVEN LARGER COLLECTION OF 401(K) PLAN REFORMS
In a whirlwind of year-end activity, Congress has at long last succeeded in passing the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (“SECURE 2.0”), a huge package […]
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 […]
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 […]