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APRIL 6, 2022

The increased penalties generally apply to reporting and disclosure failures if the penalty is assessed after January 15, 2022, and if the violation occurred after […]. The post Inflation and ERISA Penalties: Hand in Hand for 2022 appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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JANUARY 24, 2023

If you sponsor a high deductible health plan (“HDHP”) and have been tracking telehealth relief, your head may be spinning and rightfully so! The relief allows, but does not require, HDHPs to provide telehealth and other remote care services on a pre-deductible basis without making participants health savings account (“HSA”) ineligible.

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JANUARY 11, 2023

We recently reported on an FAQ issued December 23, 2022 (FAQ About Affordable Care Act and Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 Implementation Part 56) by the US Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury (collectively, the Departments).

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AUGUST 26, 2022

On August 17, 2022, the U.S. 20-11179, 2022 WL 3440652, __F. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held that a Department of Labor (“DOL”) advisory opinion, which found that an insurance plan was not governed by ERISA, was unenforceable under the Administrative Procedure Act (“APA”). Department of Labor , No. 4th __ (5th Cir.

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MARCH 29, 2022

On March 15, 2022, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (the “2022 CAA”) was signed into law. The 2022 CAA extends this relief to months beginning after March 31, 2022 and before January 1, 2023. Accordingly, the relief expired on December 31, 2021 for calendar year plans.

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MARCH 9, 2022

As reported in our January 7, 2022 SW Benefits Blog “ The DOL Asks and Answers Questions About the New Welfare Plan Fee Disclosure Rules ,” group health plans must now comply with the ERISA Section 408(b)(2) disclosure requirements. United States Department of Health and Human Services, et al.,

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FEBRUARY 8, 2022

On January 25, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that his office and state lawmakers had reached an agreement to reimplement a version of California’s COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave through September 30, 2022.

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Health FSAs 2022 2023 Increase from 2022 to 2023 Annual Contribution Limit $3,050 $3,200 $150 Carryover Limit $610 $640 $30 Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefits 2022 2023 Increase from 2022 to 2023 Transportation in a Commuter Vehicle or Transit Pass $300/month $315/month $15/month Qualified Parking $300/month $315/month $15/month

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Snell & Wilmer Benefits

JANUARY 21, 2022

On January 10, 2022 the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury issued Affordable Care Act FAQs Part 51 which addresses, in relevant part, payment for over-the-counter (“OTC”) COVID-19 testing.

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Snell & Wilmer Benefits

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Year-end is always a scramble for health plan sponsors as they go through renewal and open enrollment. On August 20, 2021, the Departments of Labor (“DOL”), Health and Human Services (“HHS”), and the Treasury (collectively, the “Departments”) issued FAQ Part 49 delaying some of the deadlines.

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Snell & Wilmer Benefits

JANUARY 7, 2022

In Field Assistance Bulletin 2021-03 (12/31/21) (FAB), the Department of Labor (DOL) issued guidance and temporary enforcement policy to address the new 408(b)(2) disclosure requirements that apply to certain service providers to group health plans. The new disclosure rules applies to both small and large group health plans (i.e.,

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

On January 25, 2023, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that more than 16.3 million people nationwide selected an ACA Marketplace health plan during the 2023 open enrollment period that ran from November 1, 2022, until January 15, 2023, for most marketplaces.

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MAY 26, 2022

Between March 9, 2022, and June 9, 2022, the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will “expand its presence” in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities that treat COVID-19 patients and that were previously cited or issued Hazard Alert Letters for alleged COVID-19 violations.

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JUNE 13, 2023

The US Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (HHS OIG) recently unveiled a new toolkit that seeks to help analyze telehealth claims for federal healthcare program integrity risks.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

AUGUST 9, 2022

Effective January 1, 2022, the No Surprises Act protects healthcare consumers from surprise medical billing under certain circumstances. The post No Surprises Act to Prevent Millions of Surprise Bills appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG. These companies reported receiving […].

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JANUARY 18, 2023

On December 1, 2022, the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee (PRAC) Health Care Subgroup issued its report on fraud, waste and abuse risks that arose as a result of the dramatic increase in telehealth services provided during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 14, 2023

Many organisations already offer benefits that can support employees’ financial wellbeing , whether as a core benefit or as an added-value service. Providing training to line managers and mental health first aiders can help to normalise money conversations and create a culture where employees feel they can ask for help.

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MARCH 24, 2022

On March 17, 2022, New York State’s Commissioner of Health ended the designation of COVID-19 as an airborne infectious disease that presents a serious risk of harm to public health under the New York Health and Essential Rights (HERO) Act.

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DECEMBER 28, 2022

On December 23, 2022, US Congress approved a year-end omnibus legislative package, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (CAA 2023), which consists of all 12 fiscal year 2023 appropriations bills and numerous other provisions, including health policy changes.

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AUGUST 4, 2022

As of July 26, 2022, there are 3,591 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the United States, according to US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data, and the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General has declared the multi-country monkeypox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JANUARY 24, 2023

In a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published December 2, 2022 (the Proposed Rule), the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed long-awaited changes to the regulations protecting the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records under Part 2 of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations (42 CFR Part 2, or […] (..)

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JUNE 27, 2022

On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (Dobbs), overturning Roe v. Wade appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG. The effect of this […]. The post The Overturning of Roe v. The post The Overturning of Roe v.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The No Surprises Act (NSA) went into effect in January 2022, and it has subsequently faced plenty of litigation from healthcare providers. The report below provides an in-depth review of NSA litigation, oversight activities, and rulemaking […] The post An Update on the No Surprises Act appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

MAY 3, 2022

On April 19, 2022, the US Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (collectively, the Departments) released Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the implementation of certain reporting provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

On August 19, 2022, the US Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor and Treasury posted a final rule revising portions of the federal No Surprises Act (NSA). The post Departments Issue Final Rule Implementing Certain No Surprises Act Provisions appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG. First, […].

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 2, 2023

In 2022, the U.S. employees quit their jobs in a year, indicating an average of 4.2 With numbers as big as these and burnout at an all-time high, it becomes increasingly important to take employee retention strategies seriously and explore what they can do to connect with their employees. million U.S. million each month.

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JANUARY 27, 2022

On January 25, 2022, the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that it would withdraw its controversial “vax-or-test” Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), which required large employers to impose vaccination or testing requirements upon their employees.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The post Fun For the Whole Family: More ACA Subsidies Apply appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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MARCH 31, 2022

The post OSHA Reaffirms Arrival of Permanent Healthcare Industry COVID-19 Standard appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 3, 2022

On September 27, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released 2023 premiums, deductibles and coinsurance amounts for Medicare Parts A and B, and the Medicare Part D income-related monthly adjustment amounts. The post CMS Announces 2023 Medicare Premiums and Deductibles appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

AUGUST 8, 2022

On July 27, 2022, the US House of Representatives approved the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act (H.R. The post US House Passes Telehealth Extension Through 2024 appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG. 4040) by a wide bipartisan margin of 416–12. […].

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MAY 10, 2022

On April 21, 2022, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health’s (Cal/OSHA) Standards Board approved the Third Readoption of the state’s COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). The post California Updates COVID-19 Cal/OSHA ETS appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

On July 7, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY 2023 Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Medicare Part B Proposed Rule, which was published in the Federal Register on July 29, 2022.

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AUGUST 5, 2022

On July 27, 2022, Senate Majority Leader Schumer and Senator Manchin announced a surprise agreement to move forward with an expanded reconciliation bill titled the Inflation Reduction Act (summary here). The post Manchin Agrees to Expanded Reconciliation Deal appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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APRIL 7, 2022

On February 28, 2022, the White House issued a fact sheet outlining several efforts aimed to increase safety, accountability, oversight and transparency in the senior services industry (Fact Sheet). The post Biden Administration Foreshadows Impending Nursing Home Quality Reforms appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

But for companies that do not have the current funds to support competitive salaries, there can be many other ways to support their employees. Review Fringe Benefits Many companies are often overly focused on monetary compensation and miss out on other supportive benefits their employees might enjoy.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2022

On September 29, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1278, which requires physicians and their employers to provide patients with notices about the Open Payments database starting January 1, 2023. The post New California Law Requires Open Payments Notice to Patients appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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