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Updated Indexed Dollar Limits Chart – August 2023
The various federal agencies regularly release Affordable Care Act (ACA) and other indexed dollar limits for health and group benefit...
Sep 8, 2023
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Fully Insured Sponsors May Receive Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Rebates
Plan sponsors of certain fully-insured group health plans may soon receive a medical loss ratio (MLR) rebate from their health insurance...
Aug 22, 2023
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ACA’s PCORI Fee Due to IRS July 31, 2023
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (“PCORI”) fee was established as part of the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) to fund medical...
May 31, 2023
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COVID Emergency Periods Coming to an End: New Guidance Issued for Group Health Plans
The federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and National Emergency are officially coming to an end. The federal agencies have issued...
Apr 13, 2023
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Texas Judge Strikes Down Parts of ACA “Free” Preventive Care Requirement
Last week a Federal Judge in Texas struck down a key provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) preventive care requirement. The decision...
Apr 3, 2023
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HHS Releases Revised Instructions for RxDC Reporting Due June 1, 2023
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) has released revised instructions for group health plans and insurers to report...
Apr 3, 2023
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COVID-19 Emergency Periods Coming to an End: How Will This Impact Group Health Plans
Earlier this year, President Biden announced his intention to end the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) and National Emergency (NE)...
Mar 27, 2023
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Updated Indexed Dollar Limits Chart
The various federal agencies regularly release Affordable Care Act (ACA) and other indexed dollar limits for health and group benefit...
Mar 14, 2023
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Employer “Gag Clause” Attestation Required
The federal agencies have issued FAQ guidance addressing provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 that prohibit “gag...
Mar 6, 2023
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How the End of the COVID-19 Emergency Periods Will Impact Health Plans
The Biden Administration has announced its plan to end the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) and National Emergency (NE) on May 11,...
Feb 7, 2023
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Proposed Federal Rule Announced Related to Religious Objection to Birth Control
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Labor and Treasury have proposed a rule to strengthen access to birth control...
Feb 3, 2023
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Creditable Coverage Status Report Due to CMS by March 1, 2023, for Calendar Year Plan
Group health plan (GHP) sponsors that offer prescription drug (Rx) coverage must, at least annually, notify Medicare Part D eligible...
Jan 27, 2023
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