It did not take the House long on to introduce (March 11, 2020) and pass (March 14, 2020) the bill expanding assistance to individuals, communities and programs for coronavirus-related needs.…
3.19.2020
Compliance Confidence
ACA and regulatory compliance today can be the source of great concern and frustration for plan managers. Our dedicated team of attorneys and experts is solely focused on analyzing and interpreting benefit regulations to provide you with the advice and actions steps you need to meet your regulatory responsibilities.
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Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R.6201) Signed Into Law
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Coronavirus Advisory Session: How Can Employers Manage This Fast-Changing Situation?
As more businesses feel the effects and plan for the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s imperative for organizations to proactively manage their workforce and respond to the outbreak and…
3.18.2020
Compliance Confidence
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CMS Expands Telehealth Access for Medicare Participants Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
On March 17, 2020, the Trump Administration announced that it is expanding telehealth coverage for Medicare participants to enable greater access to healthcare without having to visit a facility. Beginning…
3.18.2020
Compliance Confidence, Healthy People, No Headaches
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Coronavirus: How Can Employers Manage This Fast-Changing Situation?
The subject on top of everyone’s mind right now is the coronavirus. What is happening, what does it mean for employers, how bad is it going to get? While no…
3.10.2020
Compliance Confidence, Healthy People
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Coronavirus: Prevention and Compliance Considerations for Employers
As the number of reported cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to rise, employers are increasingly confronted with the possibility of an outbreak in the workplace. Employers are obligated…
3.09.2020
Compliance Confidence
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The Future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) – Ongoing Developments in the Constitutionality Challenge
The previous article in this series describes the ongoing challenge to the ACA’s individual mandate. While the Supreme Court took a pass on hearing the case early, this week, they…
3.08.2020
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USPSTF Expands ACA Preventive Care to Include Hepatitis C Screening
In March 2020, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended an “B” rating for hepatitis C virus (HCV) screening in adults aged 19 to 79 years. Under the Affordable…
3.08.2020
Technology has expanded the way we communicate and receive care. It is more important than ever to understand your obligations as a group health plan to comply with HIPAA, which…
2.20.2020
Medicare eligibility and enrollment is an area that confuses many, especially those past the standard Medicare enrollment age, i.e., workers over the age of 65. Many factors affect the enrollment…
2.20.2020
In Notice 2019-63, the IRS provided welcomes ACA reporting relief for employers and insurance carriers. As with prior years, the IRS extended the deadlines to complete and distribute certain ACA…
2.12.2020
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), signed into law at the end of 2017, made tax changes to qualified transportation plans. As previously reported, tax-exempt organizations that sponsored commuter…
2.10.2020