Snell & Wilmer Benefits

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! There have been various laws and guidance impacting HDHPs and telehealth since 2020 and most recently, new legislation extended relief for 2023 and 2024 plan years.

Deductions 52

Deductions Deductible Family and Medical Leave Act Health and Welfare 52

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

MAY 3, 2023

The Biden administration originally announced its intent to end the COVID-19 National Emergency (NE) and the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023 (read our prior article for more information).

Health Savings Account 66

Health Savings Account Deductions Deductible Employee Benefits 66

Snell & Wilmer Benefits

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! There have been various laws and guidance impacting HDHPs and telehealth since 2020 and most recently, new legislation extended relief for 2023 and 2024 plan years.

Deductions 40

Deductions Deductible Family and Medical Leave Act Health and Welfare 40

Snell & Wilmer Benefits

MARCH 2, 2023

The Biden Administration recently announced its plan to end both the National Emergency and Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 (together, the “COVID-19 Emergencies”) on May 11, 2023. 1] Required deadline extensions benefiting plan participants with respect to COBRA, HIPAA special enrollment, and ERISA claims and appeals deadlines.

Health and Welfare 52

Health and Welfare Deductions Deductible Medical 52

Snell & Wilmer Benefits

MARCH 2, 2023

The Biden Administration recently announced its plan to end both the National Emergency and Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 (together, the “COVID-19 Emergencies”) on May 11, 2023. 1] Required deadline extensions benefiting plan participants with respect to COBRA, HIPAA special enrollment, and ERISA claims and appeals deadlines.

Health and Welfare 40

Health and Welfare Deductions Deductible Medical 40

Snell & Wilmer Benefits

MARCH 29, 2022

Section 307 of the 2022 CAA extends the relief permitting high deductible health plans (“HDHPs”) to provide telehealth and other remote care services free of charge before a participant meets their required deductible, but there’s a catch. and “ COVID-19 and Cafeteria Plans – To Amend or Not to Amend? ”.

Health and Welfare 40

Health and Welfare Deductions Deductible Employee Benefits 40

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

APRIL 5, 2023

The Biden administration has announced its intention to end the COVID-19 National Emergency (NE) and the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023 (read our series introduction for more information).

Employee Benefits 78

Employee Benefits Health Savings Account Health and Welfare Deductions 78

Higginbotham

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

White House Announces End of COVID-19 Emergency Periods – How This Will Impact Health Plans The Biden Administration has announced its plan to end the COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023.

Health and Welfare 52

Health and Welfare Human Resources Retirement Plan Deductions 52

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

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.

Healthcare 74

Healthcare Employee Benefits Health and Welfare Deductions 74

Benefits Notes

APRIL 7, 2023

On January 30, 2023, the Biden Administration announced that it intends for the National Emergency (“NE”) relating to the COVID-19 pandemic to end on May 11, 2023. Shortly after, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services announced the intent to end the Public Health Emergency (“PHE”) on the same day.

Insurance 52

Insurance Deductions Deductible Medical 52

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

MARCH 22, 2023

The Biden administration has announced its intent to end the COVID-19 National Emergency (NE) and the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023 (read our prior article for more information).

Employee Benefits 64

Employee Benefits Health and Welfare Deductions Deductible 64