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Additional FAQs issued for COBRA premium assistance
Since the signing of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 into law in March, guidance around the COBRA premium…
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HSA amounts announced for 2022
The IRS has announced the 2022 Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution limits and the minimum deductible required for a plan…
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PCORI fee reminder
The deadline for the PCORI fee is right around the corner. As a reminder, this fee must be paid by…
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Annual Increase to Penalty Amounts for Compliance Violations
The Department of Health and Human Services has announced its annual adjustments to civil monetary penalties for HIPAA Administrative Simplification,…
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2020 Cost of Living Adjustments
On November 6, 2019, the IRS released the 2020 cost of living adjustments for tax-related limits on salary reductions for…
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Regulatory Compliance Self-Funded Health Plan Compliance Calendar
There are many compliance requirements placed on health plans. We’ve created a tool to help you keep these requirements on…
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Electronic Distribution Requirements Under ERISA
Most employers like to electronically distribute their required plan disclosure materials, such as the Summary Plan Description (SPD), initial COBRA…
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Mental Health Parity Reminder- Red Flag Checklist
What are some red flags that plans should be on the lookout for to ensure they remain in compliance with…
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Oregon Members Right to Request Confidential Communications
Under federal HIPAA requirements, members already have the right to request certain restrictions on the way their health plan uses…
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Section 111 Reporting and the Data Match Questionnaires from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Many employers are receiving Data Match Questionnaires directly from CMS. These questionnaires are separate from Section 111 and require employers…