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Department of Labor FAQs on Genetic Nondiscrimination (GINA)
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) is intended to prevent discrimination on the basis of genetic information in health...
Oct 14, 2010
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Extended Compliance Date for New Appeal Procedures; FAQs Released
In a last minute announcement, federal regulators issued guidance on September 20th giving employers, plan sponsors, and health plans...
Oct 13, 2010
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Early Retiree Reinsurance Program Guidance Released
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has published further guidance for employers whose applications have been accepted...
Oct 12, 2010
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ENSURING COMPLIANCE OVER HEALTH AND WELLNESS PLANS
Wellness Plans Over the past several years health and wellness programs have become increasingly popular with employers as a way to...
Oct 10, 2010
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EXTENSION OF DEPENDENT COVERAGE TO AGE 26 EFFECTIVE DATE
One of the first provisions of the new health care reform law to be effective is the requirement to extend dependent coverage to children...
Oct 3, 2010
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Making the Grandfathered Plan Determination
Employer plans are gearing up for compliance with health care reform requirements that go into effect for plan years beginning on or...
Sep 29, 2010
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Guidance Issued for Annual Dollar Limit Waivers
Certain limited benefit plans or "mini-med" health plans can now apply for waivers from health care reform's restricted annual dollar...
Sep 12, 2010
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New Guidance on Over-the-Counter Medicines and Drugs
Health care reform established new restrictions on the reimbursement of over-the counter (OTC) medicines and drugs purchased after...
Sep 12, 2010
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Health Reform – Are you Ready?
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the health reform law) requires all group health plans to comply with certain mandates,...
Sep 6, 2010
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First Round of Approvals in Early Retirement Reinsurance Program
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the first round of applicants accepted into the Early Retiree...
Sep 2, 2010
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