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IRS Announces Cost-of-Living Adjustments for Health and Welfare Plans

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On October 18, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced cost-of-living adjustments to the applicable dollar limits for certain account-based health and welfare plans (see Rev.

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Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA) Pros and Cons

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As employers prepare for open enrollment and begin planning recruitment strategies, it is crucial for teams to recognize how they can best maximize their health plan and benefits packages. For some employers, a multiple employer welfare arrangement (MEWA) can help.

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COVID-19 Health & Welfare: Compliance for Employers Update

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While the coronavirus continues to surge nationwide, HR and benefits professionals are scrambling to address employee benefits issues and concerns.

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2022 Health Policy Outlook

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The US healthcare system is entering the third year of a public health emergency due to COVID-19, and the challenges and enduring pressures of the pandemic will require US Congress and the Biden administration to consider new response strategies.

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Abortion Questions Swirl Over Health Lawyers in Post-Roe World

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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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How Employers Need to Prepare for the End of the COVID Public Health Emergency and National Emergency

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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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Drug Discount Review Boards Proposed by Biden Health Agency

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How to Tackle Common Health and Welfare Questions

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In today's multi-generational workforce, health and wellness benefits are weighted equally with salary expectations. This has driven many employers to focus on providing solid health benefits not only to improve employee retention and engagement, but to attract top talent, as well. This webinar reviews the common challenges human resources and benefits professionals face when offering health and wellness benefits to employees.

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Monkeypox Declared a National Public Health Emergency

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On August 4, 2022, the Biden administration declared monkeypox a public health emergency (PHE), a step that will allow the federal government to work with more agility to combat the spreading outbreak, including via expedited vaccine distribution and expanded testing.

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IRS Announces 2023 Limits for Health Savings Accounts, High-Deductible Health Plans and Excepted Benefit HRAs

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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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Way Too Early Preview: What the Midterm Election Results Might Mean for Health Policy in 2023

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The post Way Too Early Preview: What the Midterm Election Results Might Mean for Health Policy in 2023 appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG. Health and Welfare Plans health policy midterm elections US House of Representatives US Senate

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Webinar | The Latest Developments in Health and Welfare Plans

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This webinar covered the latest on health care reform - legislation that's passed in the last six months, what's on the way, and what it means for your organization. We work in an exciting industry – which means quick changes are the norm, and adaptability is a necessity. Keep your compliance plans up to date with a download of all legislative changes since our last update webinar.

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Prescription Drug Data Reporting: What the “Good Faith Compliance” Extension Really Means for Self-Funded Group Health Plans

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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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Wild Ride Awaits Health, Life Science Policy in 2022

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Healthcare and life sciences lawyers will likely have plenty of work in 2022 thanks to pending legislative and regulatory actions throughout the healthcare, health insurance, and drug and device industries.

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Issues Mount as Health Plans Offer At-Home COVID-19 Tests

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The Biden administration’s January guidance that group health plans and insurers cover the costs of at-home COVID-19 tests has rattled insurers and employers. The post Issues Mount as Health Plans Offer At-Home COVID-19 Tests appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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The DOL Asks and Answers Questions About the New Welfare Plan Fee Disclosure Rules

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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 Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 amended ERISA Section 408(b)(2) to extend the disclosure requirements that have long applied to retirement plans, to group health plans.

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HHS Issues Proposed Rule Under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act: Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities

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The post HHS Issues Proposed Rule Under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act: Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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District Court Vacates Provisions of No Surprises Act Final Rule

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The district court granted summary judgment to the Texas Medical Association, which had brought suit against the US Departments of Health and Human […] The post District Court Vacates Provisions of No Surprises Act Final Rule appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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Coverage of COVID-19 Vaccines and the End of the COVID-19 Emergency

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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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Webinar Recap | Healthcare Check In: The Latest Developments in Health and Welfare Plans

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Watch our one-hour webinar and keep your compliance plan up-to-date with a download of recent health and welfare plan legislative changes. We work in an exciting industry—which means quick changes are the norm, and adaptability is a necessity. We cover legislation that's passed, what's on the way, and what it means for your organization. Webinar

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Legal Risks Loom For Employers Protecting Abortion Access

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What You Should Be Telling Workers About Monkeypox

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Major Health Systems, Hospital-at-Home Company Launch Advocacy Effort

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A coalition launched by several major health systems and a hospital-at-home company aims to continue delivering hospital-level-at-home care in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Proposed Universal Contraceptive Coverage in Response to Roe Reversal

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Welcome (But Last Minute) Relief for Prescription Drug Reporting Originally Due December 27

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Section 204 of Title II of Division BB of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 amended the Internal Revenue Code, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Public Health Service Act to add rules governing prescription drug data collection (RxDC).

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Monkeypox in the Workplace: Key Considerations for Employers

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The Overturning of Roe v. Wade

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Coverage of COVID-19 Testing and the End of the COVID-19 Emergency

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A key feature of the COVID-19 National Emergency (NE) and the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) was the government’s ability to provide access and coverage of COVID-19 tests.

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Webinar | Healthcare Check-In: The Latest Developments in Health and Welfare Plans

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We work in an exciting industry – which means quick changes are the norm, and adaptability is a necessity. Keep your compliance plans up to date with a download of all legislative changes since our last update webinar. We'll cover legislation that's passed in the last six months, what's on the way, and what it means for your organization. Join us on Tuesday, Aug. 7 for our one-hour webinar! Upcoming Webinar

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HHS Announces Record Number of ACA Marketplace Enrollments

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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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HHS Nondiscrimination Proposal on Gender Procedures, Abortions Meets Resistance

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Multiple Republican lawmakers are opposing a US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed rule that would expand the Affordable Care Act’s Section 1557 requirement preventing most health plans from discriminating on the basis of sex.

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HIPAA Challenges: State AGs Crack Down on Data Privacy

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Conversations on Healthcare Governance

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Pandemic Response Accountability Committee Report Highlights Telehealth Program Integrity Concerns

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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.