Texas Lawsuit and Reproductive Health Records
On September 4, 2024, Texas filed a lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the HHS Secretary, and Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Director claiming the HIPAA …
Minnesota Paid Family Leave Act (MPLA) Timeline
The Minnesota Paid Family Leave Act (MPLA) was enacted in 2023 with employer deadlines quickly approaching. This landmark legislation provides paid time off for a variety of personal and family-related …
IRS Releases Guidance on Matching Contributions for Qualified Student Loan Payments
On August 19, 2024, the IRS released Notice 2024-63, providing guidance in the form of Q&As regarding employer matching contributions for “qualified student loan payments” (QSLPS) made by employees participating …
Understanding Medicare Part D Notice Requirements for 2025
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the 2025 parameters for the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit, marking significant updates that will affect group health plan …
7th Circuit Rules on Covered Autism Therapies Under MPHAEA
Introduction In Midthun-Hensen on behalf of K.H. v. Grp. Health Coop. of S. Cent. Wisconsin, Inc., the Seventh Circuit upheld the district court’s grant of summary judgment1 to Defendant Group Health …