READ TIME: 6 MINUTES Following the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade and its constitutional protection of abortion, many states adopted extreme abortion bans and other restrictions on reproductive health care. Along with these new laws came concerns from both patients and providers that protected health […]
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Employers May Face New Challenges with IVF Coverage after Alabama Decision
READ TIME: 4 MINUTES Plan sponsors have been faced with challenges for the nearly two years since the Supreme Court issued its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned federal abortion protections established by Roe v. Wade. The Dobbs decision caused many employers to reconsider the types of reproductive care they would […]
Read moreEEOC Issues Final Regulations for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
READ TIME: 6 MINUTES The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has recently released extensive final regulations under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The regulations were published in the federal register on April 19, 2024, and will take effect on June 18, 2024. Here’s what employers need to know. Overview of PWFA The PWFA took […]
Read moreMay 2024 Compliance Recap
READ TIME: 7 MINUTES In May, employers sponsoring self-funded medical plans or an applicable HRA began preparing to submit the PCORI fee, due July 31. The IRS released inflation-adjusted amounts for 2025 HSAs, EBHRAs, and HDHPs. The ACA Section 1557 nondiscrimination regulations were finalized, broadening the definition of impacted entities. The Medical Debt Cancellation Act […]
Read moreWebinar: Understanding FMLA and State Paid Family Medical Leave Plans
Tuesday, July 9, 2024 1 – 2PM CST Register Now Registration Code:UBA410EW Attend this month’s webinar to learn how to recognize covered employers, eligible employees, and qualifying reasons for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Gain insights into: The coordination of federal and state family medical leave The FMLA’s interaction with […]
Read moreWebinar: Mastering COBRA Every Day and in M&A
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 1 – 2PM CST Register Now Registration Code:UBA410EW Attend this month’s webinar to learn how to administer COBRA effectively. Gain insights into: The determining factors for employer and employee COBRA eligibility The interaction between COBRA and leaves of absence Health plans and tax-favored accounts that can be used with COBRA […]
Read moreHHS Finalizes Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Regulations under the Affordable Care Act
READ TIME: 7 MINUTES The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) together with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released regulations under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (the “Final Rule”) on April 26, 2024. These final regulations follow almost two years after […]
Read moreIRS Releases 2025 Limits for HDHPs and HSAs
READ TIME: 4 MINUTES The IRS recently issued Revenue Procedure 2024-25 to announce the 2025 inflation-adjusted amounts that apply to health savings accounts (HSAs), excepted benefit health reimbursement arrangements (EBHRAs), and high-deductible health plans (HDHPs). The newly announced figures result in increases in the applicable limits for 2025, including the maximum contribution limit for an […]
Read moreFAQs about the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Fee
READ TIME: 10 MINUTES The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee initially applied from 2012 to 2019. However, in December 2019, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 extended the fee to 2029. The PCORI fee applies to all plans that provide medical coverage to employees. Medical coverage includes preferred provider (PPO) plans, health maintenance organization […]
Read moreInflation Adjusted Penalties for Health and Welfare Plans
READ TIME: 5 MINUTES The Department of Labor (DOL) recently released a final rule providing the adjusted civil penalty amounts for certain health and welfare plan violations assessed after January 15, 2024. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) provides for the imposition of penalties for a number of plan-related failures or administrative errors and […]
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