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On December 4, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated a new notice requirement for fixed indemnity coverage in the group market, which was set to start...

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On September 6, 2024, the IRS unveiled Revenue Procedure 2024-35, which updates the contribution percentage for 2025 to determine the affordability of an employer’s health plan under...

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The Department of Labor (DOL) has reached several settlements lately with life insurance carriers regarding their evidence of insurability (EOI) practices. Although these settlements...

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On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted to issue a final rule to prohibit noncompete clauses for most employees, effective September 4, 2024. The FTC aims to promote...

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Employers are always looking for ways to enhance their employee benefit offerings. From accident coverage to reproductive assistance and financial support, they continuously add various...

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The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA) imposes restrictions on Group Health Plans (GHPs) and insurers, preventing them from entering into agreements that limit or hinder...

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The IRS recently announced the affordability percentage that will apply under the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) pay or play rules for plan years beginning in 2024. Employer sponsored...

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Health insurance company, Humana Inc., has announced that they will stop providing employer-sponsored medical insurance coverage. This includes fully insured, self-funded, and Federal...

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Consolidated health systems deliver a large proportion of the medical care in the United States. A new study suggests that consolidated health systems provide slightly better care than...

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The recently approved Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (CAA 2023) includes a new 2-year extension of the telehealth waiver. Temporary relief had been provided to high deductible...