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Aug 28

Medicare Part D Notices Due Before October 15th

Each year group health plan (GHP) sponsors that provide prescription drug coverage are required to annually disclose to Medicare ( Part D...

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May 21

IRS PCORI Fees Due by July 31, 2024

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (“PCORI”) fee was established as part of the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) to fund medical...

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Apr 16

Reminder: RxDC Reporting Due June 1, 2024

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is now accepting Prescription Drug Data Collection (RxDC) submissions for “reference...

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Mar 5

Employer Alert – New Pennsylvania Law for Dependent Care FSA Deductions

Employer provided dependent care assistance under an Internal Revenue Code section 129 Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) has...

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Feb 9

Lawsuit Poses New Challenges for Employers and Plan Sponsors

Employers and plan sponsors have a new issue to be mindful of in light of a lawsuit filed this week in a federal court in Camden, New...

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Jan 19

Creditable Coverage Online Disclosure to CMS Due by February 29, 2024 for Calendar Year Plans

Group health plan (GHP) sponsors that offer prescription drug (Rx) coverage must, at least annually, notify Medicare Part D eligible...

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Dec 1, 2023

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...

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Sep 13, 2023

Medicare Part D Notices Due Before October 15th

Each year group health plan (GHP) sponsors that provide prescription drug coverage are required to annually disclose to Medicare (Part D)...

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Sep 8, 2023

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...

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Jul 27, 2023

Federal Rules Released to Strengthen Mental Health Parity Compliance

The federal agencies have released new proposed Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) rules to help better ensure people...

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Mar 14, 2023

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...

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Sep 1, 2022

Medicare Part D Notices Due Before October 15

Medicare Part D Notices Due Before October 15 Medicare includes a voluntary prescription drug benefit (Part D) for “Part D eligible...

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Aug 23, 2022

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...

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Jul 20, 2022

New City of Philadelphia Law Requires Certain Employers to Offer Commuter Benefits

Effective December 31, 2022, the City of Philadelphia will require businesses with 50 or more covered employees to offer workers either a...

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Sep 8, 2021

Medicare Part D Notices Due Before October 15

Group health plan sponsors that provide prescription drug coverage are required to annually disclose to individuals who are eligible for...

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Sep 3, 2021

New Jersey Vaccine and Testing Mandates for Education Workers

New Jersey now requires workers in certain key industries, including healthcare, education and public service, to be vaccinated or to...

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Aug 27, 2021

Transparency in Coverage – New Group Health Plan Compliance Deadlines

There are several major health cost transparency requirements and data obligations starting in 2022 that will affect employers that offer...

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Aug 13, 2021

Additional COBRA Subsidy Guidance and Reminder to Send Expiration Notice

The IRS has recently issued 11 additional FAQs in Notice 2021-46, which supplements prior guidance released in Notice 2021-31, addressing...

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Jul 28, 2021

Affordable Care Act (ACA) Preventive Care FAQs Issued for HIV Prevention

Federal agencies have issued frequently asked questions (FAQ) guidance explaining how non-grandfathered health insurance plans must...

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Jul 12, 2021

Federal Surprise Medical Billing: First Rules Issued by Regulators

On July 1, 2021, the federal agencies issued interim final regulations outlining certain requirements related to surprise billing. These...

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