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Employers have been expanding their voluntary benefit offerings over the past few years to help employees deal with challenges and financial pressures related to COVID-19 and...

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The IRS released a Chief Counsel Advice Memorandum regarding important reminders about claims substantiation requirements for flexible spending accounts (FSAs). The requirements apply...

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Four federal agencies have issued a joint statement regarding artificial intelligence (AI) and automated systems. Automated system is a broad term meaning software and algorithmic...

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A recent survey found that consumers with high deductible health plans (HDHPs) were less satisfied with their coverage than those with the traditional plans. Only around 50% of HDHP...

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Several health insurers including UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, and Aetna are making plans to revamp their prior authorization processes. Prior authorization or preauthorization is when a...

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New FAQs were issued regarding the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) preventative care coverage requirement. They were issued in response to a recent court decision (Braidwood Management...

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President Biden signed a resolution which ended the COVID-19 national emergency as of April 10, 2023. Both the national emergency and public health emergency (PHE) were supposed to...

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Self-care has a direct correlation to mental health. Self-care can be defined as activities done intentionally to make a positive impact on your physical, mental, and emotional...

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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) created reporting requirements under IRS Revenue Code Sections 6055 and 6056. The rules state certain employers must provide information to the IRS about...

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The IRS released FAQs which provide guidance on whether certain expenses related to wellness, general health, and nutrition are medical expenses that can be paid or reimbursed by a...