AssuredPartners

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Given the pandemic’s disruption on employment, finances, health, and the increased strain on social programs, workers across all generations are at risk of not having enough money saved for a financially secure retirement. Offer benefits to part-time workers, including health insurance and retirement plan benefits.

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HR Lineup

APRIL 11, 2023

Employee benefits are non-wage compensations that are provided by employers to their employees, which may include health insurance, retirement plans, and vacation time. These services can include the provision of benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans , and other non-wage compensations.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JULY 10, 2023

The US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently announced a settlement with a community hospital resolving an investigation under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) privacy and security rules.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

AUGUST 29, 2023

We previously reported on proposed regulations under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). If adopted in final form, these regulations would vastly complicate compliance by group health plans and health insurance issuers with an already challenging set of mental health parity rules.

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AssuredPartners

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

For better or worse, the fringe rate dictates what employers are able to spend on health and welfare benefits. It is an undeniable truth that health costs have risen. For contractors with higher than normal claims, or worker populations that have persistent health issues, this has had a direct impact on their recruiting efforts.

Health and Welfare 97

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

MAY 2, 2023

The My Health My Data Act in Washington State (the Act) is expected to be signed into law by Governor Jay Inslee this year, after being passed by both the Washington Senate and House in different versions.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

AUGUST 9, 2022

AHIP and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBS) recently surveyed more than 80 commercial health insurance companies and received responses from 31 companies, which collectively represent 115 million commercial health plan members. These companies reported receiving […].

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JANUARY 4, 2023

The IRS finalized regulations concerning information reporting of health insurance coverage for Code Sections 5000A, 6055 and 6056. The regulations provide an automatic deadline extension for filing ACA forms and an alternate method for providing ACA forms to certain individuals, among other changes. Access the full article. .

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

In this Axios article, McDermott Partner Scott Weinstein offers perspective on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and health information disclosure. Doctors across the country are encountering a minefield of legal risks as they navigate a post-Roe reality. Access the article.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

AUGUST 2, 2023

Enhancing Employee Performance: When employees feel secure in their jobs and have access to benefits like health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities, they are more focused and motivated in their roles.

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Vantage Circle

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Enhancing Employee Health And Well-being: Benefits like health insurance, wellness programs, and mental health support contribute to employees' physical and emotional well-being. The health and well-being of our employees is a top priority because they are our company's greatest asset.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

AUGUST 19, 2022

What should company general counsels (GCs) know about abortion trigger bans, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) and how not to break the law in light of the new abortion landscape in the United States?

Health Insurance 82

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

AUGUST 23, 2022

How do organizations go about conducting a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) security risk analysis (HRSA)? In this Health Law Weekly article, McDermott Partner Ryan S. Higgins provides a step-by-step guide to conducting an HRSA and offers practical guidance to address the key issues effectively.

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Snell & Wilmer Benefits

JULY 25, 2022

Jackson Women’s Health Organization , the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) Secretary Xavier Becerra directed HHS agencies to act within their power to protect the rights of patients seeking reproductive care and their providers. In response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v.

Health Insurance 81

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

In this Corporate Counsel article, McDermott’s Sarah Raaii provides insight into how the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) offer protections for workers seeking reproductive healthcare services.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JULY 27, 2022

Wade, health lawyers have been busy making sense of the legal implications of the court’s landmark ruling. The post Abortion Questions Swirl Over Health Lawyers in Post-Roe World appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG. Following the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v.

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Hospitality Employee Benefits Health and Welfare Health Insurance 90

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The US Departments of Labor, Treasury and Human and Human Services recently issued guidance regarding the application of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) wellness rules to vaccine-related premium surcharges and discounts, clarifying that employers may charge vaccine […].

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Snell & Wilmer Benefits

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In particular, Code Section 4980H imposes penalties on large employers for failure to offer minimum essential coverage to 95% or more of their full-time employees (and dependents) or to provide affordable, minimum value health insurance. in 2024, which represents a decrease from $103.28

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HR Digest

AUGUST 5, 2020

HR people also have a chance to impact an employees’ life positively with duties related to employee welfare such as appropriate insurances or reimbursements, transferrable job skills training when required, etc. Steady and improving job growth and salaries.

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HR Digest

JULY 30, 2023

This program, managed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), protects employees who report their employers’ violations from retaliation or termination. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Safety First! That’s where the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) steps in.

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Corporate Synergies

JANUARY 2, 2019

Viewing health & welfare benefits as a business investment is a mindset shift. While there will be continued focus on emerging health & welfare benefits trends and clarification on compliance requirements, the series of articles, webinars and live events will also focus on employee benefits as a business investment.

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Snell & Wilmer Benefits

AUGUST 18, 2023

In particular, Code Section 4980H imposes penalties on large employers for failure to offer minimum essential coverage to 95% or more of their full-time employees (and dependents) or to provide affordable, minimum value health insurance. Penalties can be significant and may extend across multiple calendar years.

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AssuredPartners

OCTOBER 31, 2018

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Last week, the Departments of Labor, Treasury and Health and Human Services (“the Departments”) issued an FAQ about the final Transparency in Coverage rules (“TiC Rules”).

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Global People Strategist

JUNE 3, 2021

The purpose of the Act was to foster a healthy working relationship between the employer and the employees and provide all employees with basic employment rights such as minimum wage, paid leaves, compensation for overtime, protection against unlawful dismissal, and health and safety. Work Health and Safety Act 2011. Partnerships.

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AssuredPartners

MARCH 31, 2020

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Global People Strategist

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Once a business is registered to operate in Colombia, the tax ID number that is issued is the most vital piece of information used to enroll employees into different programs that affect their social security (such as health insurance, pensions, unemployment funds, and welfare).

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Business Management Daily

JANUARY 20, 2021

Under the Affordable Care Act, employers are not required to offer group health benefits. In that case, if just one full-time employee buys insurance on the exchange and qualifies for a premium tax credit, you will be liable for a free-rider penalty. Determining if your business is an Applicable Large Employer.

Employment 52

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Empuls

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Health and wellness programs The covid era has proved to everyone in the world that despite the money and the luxuries in life, health is not to be taken lightly. 55 percent of employees agree that health and wellness programs are important when accepting a new job.

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Corporate Synergies

DECEMBER 3, 2018

In our experience, we find that nearly 10% of dependents enrolled in employee health & welfare plans are not eligible to be in the program. There are a couple of common ways that employers end up paying health insurance premiums for ineligible dependents. How ineligible dependents get enrolled in the first place.

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Insperity

AUGUST 10, 2011

Choosing a health care plan is not an easy task. Some employers send out surveys to their employees to get more insight on what they want included in the company’s health care plan. Here’s some information that may help you identify your company’s and employees’ medical insurance wants and needs. Health Care Costs.

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Insperity

JANUARY 5, 2015

And because of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), it may be wise to store your employees’ health and welfare-related benefits information separately as well. Make sure you’re retaining the right records. Read: Don''t Get Caught Without These FLSA Records. Prevention is key.

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Empuls

MAY 29, 2023

This is the reason why most of the companies go above and beyond to provide better welfare programs and other things that help them in taking care of their employees. Cost-effective Offering instant loans can be relatively low-cost for employers compared to other employee benefits , such as health insurance or retirement plans.

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Corporate Synergies

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Knowing how to approach the annual renewal with health insurance carrier, pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) and other players can help the savvy employer save some money while maintaining the same level of benefits as before. It doesn’t have to be that way.

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Insurance Carriers Health and Welfare Insurance Health Insurance 45

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JULY 19, 2023

What are the opportunities and challenges of digital health wellness programs? Raaii discussed a wide range of issues, including accessibility to employees, navigating the health plan regulatory landscape, budgetary constraints and the reality of rising healthcare costs. In a recent discussion, McDermott Partners Scott A.

Employee Wellness 83

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Last week’s post examined the “no more restrictive” requirement that would apply to non-quantitative treatment limitations (NQTLs) set out in recently proposed regulations under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). Our description of the proposed regulations is available here.)

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Employee Benefits Health and Welfare Health Insurance Medical 93

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JULY 26, 2023

Jackson Women’s Health Organization. According to this Law360 article, policymakers are putting more pressure on companies to tighten their restrictions on collecting and disclosing personal health and location data. Companies are taking a fresh look at their privacy policies in the wake of Dobbs v. Access the article.

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