Compliance Recap October 2015 October was a relatively quiet month, although it began with a big shift for employers with the Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees (PACE) Act becoming law, which amended the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) and redefined small employers as those with 50 or fewer employees and gave states the […]
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Compliance Recap // June 2015
June was a busy month, with multiple updates from regulatory agencies as well as two important Supreme Court opinions that impacted the world of employer benefits. As the Supreme Court wrapped up the October 2014 term, it has granted petitions for the October 2015 term, which will ultimately impact ERISA plans. The IRS updated its […]
Read moreRequirement to Obtain a Health Plan Identifier (HPID) Delayed
On Friday, October 31, 2014, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) quietly updated its Health Plan Identifier information page to delay the requirement that insurance carriers and self-funded health plans obtain a health plan identifier (HPID). The delay is in effect until further notice. Plans that have already obtained their HPID do not […]
Read moreA To-Do List for Sponsors of Self-Funded Group Health Plans
Below are some to-dos for sponsors of self-funded group health plans. The information is limited generally to the “what” and the “when.” For a summary of the PPACA provisions that apply to group health plans and whether the provision applies to self-funded plans, request PPACA Decision Guide for Self-funded Plans. 1. HIPAA Risk Assessment & […]
Read moreDeadline Approaching for Larger Self-Funded Health Plans To Obtain a Health Plan Identifier Number
Due by November 5, 2014 for Self-funded plans that have more than $5 million in claims in the prior year To meet federal requirements, large health plans must obtain a national health plan identifier number (HPID) by November 5, 2014. For this requirement, a large health plan is one with more than $5 million in […]
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