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Departments Issue Memo re: TX Court Invalidation of IRD Rule: Updated Guidance Pending
The Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury (the "Departments") issued a Memorandum in response to the recent decision of a Texas court invalidating certain portions of the independent dispute resolution (IDR) rule promulgated by the Departments
401(K): NEW MORTALITY TABLE MAY LEAD TO LOWER RMDS UNDER 401(K) PLANS
Summary: A new IRS mortality table effective on and after January 1, 2022 may lower the amount of required minimum distributions (“RMDs”) under 401(k) retirement plans for many participants required to receive such distributions in 2022 and beyond. This comes
FAQ Part 52: Coverage of Over-the Counter COVID-19 Tests
The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Treasury (collectively, the Departments) have issued their FAQ 52 clarifying certain requirements regarding the obligation of health plans and health insurance issuers (Plans) to cover at-home COVID-19 tests. Under
CAA #15: Departments Issue Guidance Booklet for IDR Process
The Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services (Departments) have released a process guide for entities who may use the Independent Resolution Process (IDR), a process created as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) surprise billing legislation.