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The information and content contained in this blog are for general informational purposes only, and does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice. As always, for specific questions concerning your health or 401(k) plans, please consult your own ERISA attorney or professional advisor.
H&W: Mental Health Parity Resource Materials
The Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration ("EBSA") has provided updated resource materials on its website! Mental Health Parity: If you wish to review the compliance of your plan, EBSA has updated the section of their Self Compliance Tool dealing with
H&W: Minimum Value Calculator and In-Patient Hospitalization
On November 4, 2014, the IRS issued Notice 2014-69 which addresses the question of whether a group health plan that excludes coverage for in-patient hospitalization (hospital and/or provider charges) (IPH) services may use the on-line minimum value calculator to determine
H&W: Transitional Reinsurance Fee – Ordinary Business Expense
The Transitional Reinsurance Program was established by Section 1341 of the Affordable Care Act. The intent of the program is to help stabilize premiums for coverage in the individual market during the initial years (2014 - 2016) of implementation. The
H&W: Deadline Delay for Health Plan Identifier (HPID)
Effective October 31, 2014, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) announce a delay in the enforcement of the deadline by which health plans are required to secure a health plan identifier (“HPID”). The deadline is post-poned until further