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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: 2018 HSA Deduction Limit for Family Coverage
Back in May of 2017, the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service released inflation adjustments for HSAs for the 2018 calendar year. At that time, the rules for calculating these annual adjustments determined that the HSA contribution
H&W Mental Health Parity & Addiction Equity Act FAQs Released
On April 23, 2018, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Treasury jointly published proposed FAQs regarding Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). These FAQs were issued in response to a directive in the 21st Century
H&W Mental Health Parity. Does your health plan measure up?
The Mental Health Parity Act mandates that Group Health Plans that provide mental health coverage must provide parity between medical benefits and mental health/substance use disorder benefits. Meaning that financial coverage for mental health and substance use disorder benefits cannot
H&W Transition Relief for Male Sterilization
The IRS released Notice 2018-12, which provides transition relief to certain health plans currently providing benefits for male sterilization or male contraceptives. This notice clarifies that a health plan providing benefits for male sterilization or male contraceptives without a deductible,