Supreme Court Decision – Change in Administrative Power
A Supreme Court decision released last week overturned a 40-year precedent known as the Chevron Doctrine. Under the doctrine, when a...
PCORI Fee – Updated Form 720
The IRS released the updated Form 720 for the 2024 second quarter with updated dates and fees on Line 133...
PCORI Fee Reminder
The PCORI fee for group health plans that ended sometime during 2023 must be reported and paid by July 31,...
HIPAA Privacy Rule for Reproductive Health Care
Deemed necessary following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, HHS has issued a new...
2025 Notice of Benefit & Payment Parameters
The agencies released finalized 2025 Benefit and Payment Parameters regulations. The guidance generally focuses on the administration of the public...
Reimbursement of Nutrition, Wellness and General Health Expenses
While reimbursement of new weight-loss drugs available solely by prescription are reimbursable on a tax-favored basis under an FSA, HRA,...
ERISA Enforcement & Penalties
We continue to be reminded lately of the importance of the employer’s role as a fiduciary of the benefit plans...
Guardian HR
HR & Employment Law Support Get Federal, State, and Local Leave Law Help – And Much More. We know how...
GAG CLAUSE ATTESTATIONS – QUESTION OF THE WEEK 2
Q: What if an employer changes carriers, TPAs or service providers during the attestation period? A: If there was more than one...
Gag Clause Attestations – Question of the Week
Q: How many attestations must be filed by the employer if the carrier, TPA, PBM or other service provider has not...