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Surprise Medical Billing Law ‘Not Working the Way We Want It to Work’

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According to this Politico Pro article, private equity groups are disproportionately benefiting from the No Surprises Act, and the law may inadvertently lead to higher health insurance premiums. The post Surprise Medical Billing Law ‘Not Working the Way We Want It to Work’ appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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Inflation and ERISA Penalties: Hand in Hand for 2022

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The post Inflation and ERISA Penalties: Hand in Hand for 2022 appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG. 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 […].

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Employers Explore Abortion Coverage Continuation

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The post Employers Explore Abortion Coverage Continuation appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG. This state-by-state rulemaking will cause some difficulty for employer plans, and employers are increasingly exploring […].