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SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

In today's tough job market, businesses need to attract and keep the best employees to succeed. In 2023, employee benefits are important for businesses. Welcome to “Employee Benefits Guide for 2023: What Employers Need to Know.” Why Are Employee Benefits Important?

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APRIL 29, 2022

Recently, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced (See Revenue Procedure 2022-24) cost-of-living adjustments to the applicable dollar limits for health savings accounts (HSAs), high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) and excepted benefit health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) for 2023.

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JANUARY 9, 2023

Wellbeing is certainly a buzzword, but put simply it can be defined as the moral or physical welfare of a person or community. This element of physical welfare, or physical activity per se, is crucial to achieving wellbeing in the workplace. Mental Health. Looking after your mind is just as important as looking after your body.

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AUGUST 30, 2023

In May 2023, the Florida Legislature amended the Florida Electronic Health Records Exchange Act to add a provision regarding the security and storage of patient information. It took effect on July 1, 2023. Read more here. Read more here.

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DECEMBER 27, 2023

Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are a key stakeholder in the drug supply chain, functioning as intermediaries between insurance providers and pharmaceutical manufacturers. Congress and […] The post Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform: What’s on the Horizon? December 2023 Update) appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The post Way Too Early Preview: What the Midterm Election Results Might Mean for Health Policy in 2023 appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG. Changes from one party to another in Congress, even in just one chamber, can mean big changes in policy progress […].

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MAY 17, 2023

Recently, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced (See Revenue Procedure 2023-23) cost-of-living adjustments to the applicable dollar limits for health savings accounts (HSAs), high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) and excepted benefit health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) for 2024.

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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).

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MAY 23, 2023

Credit: Peter_Fleming / Shutterstock.com Craft retailer Hobbycraft and software firm Softwire were named among the Best Companies to Work For in Q2 2023. Businesses were ranked using a methodology that included employees’ responses to an engagement survey, which produced a Best Companies Index score.

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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! 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.

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JANUARY 25, 2023

What is the primary force that will act on healthcare in 2023? Slattery and other industry professionals provide insight into the themes that will […] The post Healthcare Predictions for 2023: Hard Choices and Working Smarter appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG. In this special report produced by Jarrad Inc.,

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Credit: Robert Way / Shutterstock.com Insurance firm Axa has has enhanced employee benefits for its employees in Greater China to promote work-life balance in the workplace and provide support at different life stages. The post Axa enhances work-life balance benefits in Greater China appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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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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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.

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MARCH 2, 2023

On January 30, 2023, the Biden administration announced its intention to make final extensions of both the COVID-19 National Emergency (NE) and the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) through May 11, 2023, at which point both will end.

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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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MARCH 29, 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).

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APRIL 1, 2024

Employers should ensure that their benefits technology and chosen provider are able to support varying needs in multiple countries. With more employers looking to streamline their benefits offering to employees across the globe, how can technology help to offer a unified global benefits proposition?

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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! 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.

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MAY 4, 2023

Committees in both the US House and Senate held hearings on legislation focused on increasing transparency and competition in the healthcare system that could have significant impacts for certain healthcare providers, healthcare plans and pharmacy benefit managers. […] The post Healthcare Preview for the Week of May 1, 2023 appeared first on (..)

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DECEMBER 6, 2023

Vodafone prioritizes the financial wellbeing of its employees, by demonstrating a strong commitment to their overall financial health. They were highly commended for the Biggest Impact on Financial Health category at the Financial Wellbeing Impact Awards 2023.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

29, 2024 for Calendar Year Plans Each year, group health plan sponsors are required to complete an online disclosure form with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) indicating whether the plan’s prescription drug coverage is creditable or non-creditable. DOL Releases Audit Results of ERISA Enforcement During 2023 The U.S.

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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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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.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2023

We continue our investigation of proposed regulations under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) issued by the US Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury (the Departments). Our previous MHPAEA content is available here.

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JULY 31, 2023

During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, Medicaid programs had to keep people continuously enrolled to receive enhanced federal funding. Because this continuous enrollment provision ended March 31, 2023, millions of individuals are going to lose Medicaid and CHIP coverage. Furthermore, because HHS estimates 3.8

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MAY 18, 2023

The Biden administration previously 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 series introduction for more information).

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APRIL 25, 2024

The letter covered frequently asked questions and answers related to the coverage criteria and utilization management requirements in the CMS Final Rule issued on April 5, 2023. Among the FAQs […] The post CMS Issues Guidance on Usage of AI in Making Coverage Determinations appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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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).

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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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MARCH 26, 2024

In May 2023, the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill No. The bill faced numerous legal challenges but ultimately went into effect on September 1, 2023. Amidst the legal […] The post Update on Texas Senate Bill 14-Related Lawsuits appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

On August 3, 2023, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas ruled on the implementation of the No Surprises Act in Texas Medical Association, et al. US Department of Health and Human Services, et al.

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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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MARCH 15, 2023

Since the Biden administration announced its intention to end the COVID-19 National Emergency (NE) and the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023, a topic of great debate has been the requirement and the coverage of COVID-19 vaccines.

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APRIL 20, 2023

On April 12, 2023, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking detailing its proposal to modify the HIPAA Privacy Rule (Proposed Rule). The Proposed Rule comes as a part of the Biden administration’s response to the US Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v.

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MAY 9, 2023

The Biden administration has announced that the federal government will wind down its remaining COVID-19 vaccination mandates (including those for federal workers, contractors and international air travelers) effective May 11, 2023. This action coincides with the conclusion of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE).

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JUNE 14, 2023

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. As money worries can affect other areas of an individual’s health, it is sensible to align workplace financial and mental wellbeing strategies.

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