Regulatory Updates
Guidance on Coverage of Over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 Tests
Jan. 20, 2022 – The Depts. of Labor, HHS, and the Treasury issued FAQ guidance regarding the requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers to cover over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 diagnostic tests.
Read MoreSupreme Court Stays OSHA ETS Vaccination and Testing Mandate
On Jan. 13, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled to stay the OSHA vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard (ETS).
Read MoreEEOC Issues New Guidance on COVID-19 and ADA Disability
On Dec. 14, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued 14 new answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about what employers may or may not do to comply with federal fair employment laws during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreSecurity Flaw in Commonly Used Software Causes Technology Companies to Scramble
Dec. 13, 2021 – Technology companies have been busy addressing what security experts are calling one of the most serious software flaws in recent memory.
Read MoreUpcoming ACA Reporting Deadlines
Dec. 2, 2021 – Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting under Section 6055 and Section 6056 for the 2021 calendar year is due in early 2022.
Read MoreHealth FSA Limit Will Increase for 2022
Nov. 17, 2021 – The Affordable Care Act (ACA) imposes a dollar limit on employees’ salary reduction contributions to health flexible spending accounts (FSAs) offered under cafeteria plans.
Read MoreOSHA Vaccination and Testing Mandate: Summary & Legal Update
On Nov. 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) announced its Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) to address mandatory COVID-19 vaccination and testing for the workplace.
Read MoreCOBRA Subsidy Expiration Notice Due by Sept. 15 (Sooner for Some)
August 25, 2021 – The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) provides COBRA premium assistance to eligible individuals and imposes notice requirements on health plans.
Read MorePreferredOne Joins UnitedHealthcare
August 18, 2021 – UnitedHealthcare and PreferredOne have completed an agreement to integrate their businesses, bringing together a strong, local, well-established health plan with UnitedHealthcare’s benefit, wellness and administrative strengths.
Read MoreEEOC Extends EEO-1 Deadline for 2019 and 2020 Data to Aug. 23
July 13, 2021 – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that employers now have until Aug. 23, 2021, to submit equal employment opportunity (EEO-1) workforce data from 2019 and 2020.
Read More2020 PCORI Fees Due July 31, 2021
June 11, 2021 – For those that have a medical plan with an HRA and/or are self-funded, this is a reminder your 2020 PCORI fee is due July 31, 2021.
Read MoreCyber Liability – The Importance of Two-factor Authentication
May 27, 2021 – As cyber attacks become more and more common, protecting your data is increasingly difficult.
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