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The Affordable Care Act imposes a fee on health insurance issuers and self-insured plan sponsors in order to fund comparative effectiveness research. These fees are called PCORI fees...
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The new Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) will provide $2.2 trillion in funding to address the COVID-19 pandemic. It makes a variety of changes affecting...
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With the number of COVID-19 cases rising, our hospitals and healthcare facilities are overwhelmed with phone calls and in-person visits. One option your health plan may provide is...
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Employers with health plans that provide prescription drug coverage to individuals who are eligible for coverage under Medicare Part D, are subject to Medicare Part D disclosure...
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When it comes to offering wellness, employers provide a well-balanced employee benefits package. An attractive package is beneficial for both employee retention and attraction. Here are...
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The IRS recently issued Notice 2019-63 which makes some changes to 2019 ACA reporting.
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The Trump administration has released its final rule about hospital price transparency. Starting January 1, 2021, hospitals must provide easily accessible pricing/billing information to...
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The IRS has expanded the scope of preventative care benefits for some chronic conditions that can be provided by high deductible health plans (HDHP) without a deductible.
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Some public sector employers are making significant changes to their spousal health benefit offerings. According to the 2018 International Foundation of Employee Benefits Survey, just...
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Some employers may offer a smoking cessation program to help their employees stop smoking and refrain from using tobacco products. The program may include a tobacco surcharge to help...
