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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...

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Employers subject to Affordable Care Act (ACA) Reporting under the Internal Revenue Code Sections 6055 or 6056 should prepare to comply with reporting deadlines in early 2023.

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When it comes to your employer-sponsored group health plan, public sector employers have numerous reporting and disclosure requirements that must be met throughout the year.

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The IRS revised its frequently asked questions, updating the pay or play penalty amounts for 2023. The pay or play rules, also referred to as employer shared responsibility is part of...

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The IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2022-34 to update the contribution percentage in 2023 for determining the affordability of an employer’s plan under the Affordable Care Act.

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It can be problematic for employers to offer a telemedicine benefit if they have a high deductible health plan (HDHP). A telemedicine benefit generally constitutes as a health plan...

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had immediate and lasting impacts on employee health. Since employee health and wellness has been put into the spotlight, many employers are expected to expand...

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The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury issued FAQ guidance regarding the requirements to cover over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 diagnostic tests for...