New York’s Paid Prenatal Leave Law: What to Know
What You Need to Know: New York’s Paid Prenatal Leave Law As of January 1, 2025, the New York Paid Prenatal Leave Law officially went […]
New Requirements for ACA Forms 1095-B and 1095-C
Introduction The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires employers to report health coverage details for employees. This is done through Forms 1095-B and 1095-C. Recently signed […]
DOL Confirms Cybersecurity Guidance Covers All Employee Benefit Plans
The DOL’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) confirms that the cybersecurity guidance it issued in April 2021 applies to all employee benefit plans, including health […]
Texas Lawsuit and Reproductive Health Records
On September 4, 2024, Texas filed a lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the HHS Secretary, and Office for Civil Rights […]
Minnesota Paid Family Leave Act (MPLA) Timeline
The Minnesota Paid Family Leave Act (MPLA) was enacted in 2023 with employer deadlines quickly approaching. This landmark legislation provides paid time off for a […]
Understanding Medicare Part D Notice Requirements for 2025
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the 2025 parameters for the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit, marking significant updates that […]
MHPAEA Plan Design Refresher for 2024
The DOL, Treasury, and HHS (the “Departments”) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in 2023 under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). […]
MHPAEA: $32,000 in ERISA Penalties for Failure to Provide Plan Documents
The complexities surrounding compliance with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) may seem daunting […]
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] […]