Upgrade your Legacy Systems for Strengthened Cybersecurity
If HIPAA applies to your Plan, and you handle Protected Health Information (PHI), consider a “winterization” of your software systems. If you have a legacy […]
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 […]
Reminder: COVID-19 Vaccines and Employer Incentives
What’s an employer to do about it’s wellness programming respecting COVID-19 vaccinations? Exercise caution. This summer the EEOC provided guidance for employers on navigating the […]
IRS Issues Q&As Under CARES Act on COVID-19 Related 401(k) Plan Distributions and Loans
On May 4, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued Q&As under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act, providing guidance to 401(k) […]
Departments Issue Further Guidance Expanding COVID-19 Relief for Health Plans
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS), and Treasury (collectively, Departments) issued two additional pieces of […]
DOL, IRS, EBSA Issue Guidance Further Expanding COVID-19 Relief for 401(k) Plans
On April 29, 2020, three key governmental agencies issued two separate pieces of official guidance further expanding COVID-19-related relief for 401(k) retirement plans and other […]
HIPAA Reminders during COVID-19
From our home offices to yours, ComplianceDashboard wishes you safety & sanity during these crazy times! Benefit plan sponsors and managers may be feeling the […]
The CARES Act and its Impact on Health Plans
On March 27, 2020, the third major piece of legislation relating to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic was signed in law. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Regulatory Resources for Employee Benefit Plans
The past week has brought an onslaught of changes for the world, including changes in U.S. federal legislation to address the COVID-19 pandemic. ComplianceDashboard has […]