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Recently, the Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services (the “Departments”) released new frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the No Surprises Act and the Transparency in Coverage final rules, giving employers more guidance and clarity around health plan out-of-network providers and fee disclosures. Under the Affordable Care Read more
On November 1, 2022, the Division of Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) adopted final rules that employers must follow if they wish to offer a private plan under Colorado’s Paid FAMLI Act. As an alternative to contributing to a state plan, an employer may establish a private plan through Read more
FAMLI Wage Reporting Offering 30-day Grace Period Reporting wages and premium payments are due April 30, 2023, and thereafter on a quarterly basis. A 30-day grace period is being offered on the first patent only, thereby extending the deadline to report wages and submit premiums to May 31, 2023. Read more
The IRS is raising the fee that insurance issuers or sponsors of self-insured health plans pay annually to fund the federal Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) trust fund. The fee applies to health plans for the preceding calendar year, and for plan years ending in 2022, PCORI fees are due by Read more
New Requirements for Gastroenterology Services Beginning June 1, 2023, prior authorization for certain gastroenterology endoscopy services for UnitedHealthcare plan members. Please note that screening colonoscopy procedures are not included in this new medical necessity requirement review. The following procedures will now require prior authorizations: Esophagogastroduodenoscopies (EGD) Capsule endoscopies Diagnostic Read more
Employers are in a powerful position to help their employees take care of their mental health needs. Certainly, they can offer the benefits and accommodations that can help their workforce stay at work and return to work. And indeed, employees want employers to address holistic well-being, with 68% of survey Read more
On April 10, 2023, President Biden signed a congressional resolution ending the US national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic weeks before it was set to expire alongside a separate public health emergency which is scheduled to end May 11, 2023. On March 29, 2023, FAQs were issued by Read more
ERGONOMIC TIPS WHILE WORKING FROM HOME As we adapt the way we work to the best suggested practices at this time, this is an excellent opportunity to review some ergonomic tips and considerations while working from home. It can be easy to overlook ergonomics when you’re in a comfortable environment Read more