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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...
Apr 12, 2024
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The Implications of the J&J Lawsuit
Considerations for Plan Sponsors The recent proposed class action lawsuit filed against Johnson & Johnson (J&J) related to the handling...
Mar 8, 2024
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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...
Mar 5, 2024
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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...
Feb 9, 2024
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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...
Jan 19, 2024
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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...
Dec 1, 2023
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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)...
Sep 12, 2023
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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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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...
Jul 26, 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 13, 2023
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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...
Aug 31, 2022
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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...
Aug 23, 2022
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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...
Jul 19, 2022
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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...
Sep 7, 2021
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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...
Sep 2, 2021
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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...
Aug 26, 2021
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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...
Aug 12, 2021
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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...
Jul 27, 2021
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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...
Jul 11, 2021
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ACA Survives Latest Challenge
On June 17, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court again ruled that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will remain in place, at least for the...
Jun 21, 2021
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