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MASTERING MEDICARE – EMPLOYER RULES AND REGULATIONS Tuesday, Feb. 13 | 12:00 p.m. MT REGISTER Attend this month’s webinar to learn how Medicare relates to group health plans of all sizes. Gain insights into: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) online disclosure and creditable coverage notices The impact Read more

UPDATES TO PAY TRANSPARENCY LAW   The state now requires employers to notify employees about all job opportunities (not including career development or progressions) in advance of filling them. Previously, notice was only required for promotional opportunities. The notification needs to include the rate or range of pay, a general Read more

Creating a successful employee benefits package in today’s competitive job market requires a strategic approach: actively listen to employees understand employee motivations overcome perceived cost barriers A recent survey highlights the importance of ongoing evaluation and consultation with benefits advisers to align offerings with employee priorities, emphasizing the need for Read more

Tuesday, Jan. 9 | 12:00 p.m. MT REGISTER Attend this month’s webinar to gain an understanding of the rules and regulations that govern self-insured health plans. Gain insights into: The factors that determine if a group is an ALE The regulatory responsibilities of an ALE Counting, tracking, and reporting requirements Read more

Tuesday, Nov. 12 | 12:00 p.m. MT REGISTER Attend this month’s webinar to gain an understanding of the rules and regulations that govern self-insured health plans. Gain insights into: The plan exemption from state insurance laws The Affordable Care Act and Consolidated Appropriations Act reforms that apply and how they Read more

On July 25, 2023, the Departments of Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services (the “Departments”) released proposed rules on the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA) and published in the Federal Register on August 3, 2023. These proposed regulations would update the MHPAEA, building upon Read more

Open enrollment is a critical period for HR managers and employees, especially given the evolving healthcare landscape  and the changing nature of work. Rising healthcare costs, persistent inflation, hybrid work models, and increased employee expectations have reshaped the open enrollment process. To ensure a successful open enrollment, HR managers should consider a range Read more

The Department of Labor (DOL), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (collectively, the “Departments”) recently issued FAQ guidance on Part 61 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), addressing the implementation of the transparency in coverage regulations as well as related transparency provisions in the Read more

Tuesday, Oct. 10 | 12:00 p.m. MT REGISTER Attend this month’s webinar to learn best practices to implement and pitfalls to avoid during this year’s open enrollment period. Gain insights into: The mandatory and optional health plan notices The accepted forms of enrollment communication for in-office and remote employees The Read more