Updates for High Deductible Health Plans
Telehealth Flexibility Sunsetting in 2025 As a result of the CARES Act in 2020, HDHPs were permitted to provide first dollar telehealth coverage without negatively impacting HSA eligibility. This relief […]
Deadline Approaching: HIPAA Rules to Limit the Use and Disclosure of PHI Related to Reproductive Health Care
As a result of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released final rules aimed at ensuring the privacy of protected health information […]
Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation Due by December 31, 2024
Background When the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) was enacted by Congress on December 27, 2020, the law included a provision preventing group health plans and health insurance carriers from […]
Delaware Paid Family and Medical Leave Opt-Out Deadline is Approaching
Overview of Delaware PFML: Starting January 1, 2026, Delaware’s PFML program will provide paid leave benefits to employees who have been employed for at least one year and have worked at […]
IRS Releases ACA Affordability Threshold for 2025
IRS Releases ACA Affordability Threshold for 2025 The IRS released Rev. Proc. 2024-25, announcing an increase in the ACA Affordability Contribution Rate from 8.39% in 2024 to 9.02% for the […]
MLR Rebates Due to Plan Sponsors by September 30, 2024
MLR Rebates Due to Plan Sponsors by September 30, 2024 The Affordable Care Act (ACA) outlines the requirements private health insurance issuers must follow, including obligations related to premium spending. […]
RetireReady NJ Exemption Registration is Fast Approaching!
RetireReady NJ Exemption Registration is Fast Approaching The New Jersey Secure Choice Savings Program Act requires certain New Jersey employers to establish a retirement savings program through the RetireReady NJ […]
Court Issues Nationwide Block on the FTC’s Non-Compete Ban
The Court for the Northern District of Texas (the Court) issued a decision blocking the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on non-compete agreements, which was set to go into effect […]
Upcoming Changes for HDHP Plan Sponsors Under Medicare Part D
Employers who sponsor group health plans must act now regarding the status of their prescription drug coverage in advance of changes to Medicare Part D that go into effect for […]
IRS Releases Education Assistance FAQs
The IRS recently released a Fact Sheet to address frequently asked questions related to educational assistance programs offered under IRC Section 127. Programs offered under this section allow employees to […]
