IRS Notice 2021-58: COBRA Extensions Update
The IRS has issued Notice 2021-58 that provides clarification on how to apply the COBRA extensions created under the Joint Notification of Extensions of Certain […]
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 […]
CAA #4: A Prohibition on Gag Clauses
The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) prohibits health plans from entering into contracts that would restrict the plan from: Offering provider-specific cost or quality of care […]
CAA #2: Removing the Element of Surprise: the Consolidated Appropriations Act’s Guidelines for Group Health Plans
CAA NO SURPRISES BLOG The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA) contained many provisions that directly affect employer sponsored group health plans. In this blog, […]
FAQs Part 43: Additional Health Plan Guidance Re: COVID-19 Regulations
On June 23, 2020, the Departments of Labor, HHS, and Treasury (Departments) published additional guidance on how the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the FFCRA) […]