OSHA and CMS Release Interim Final Rules Addressing COVID-19 Employer Vaccine Mandate
Effective November 5, 2021, the clock begins ticking for certain employers to develop vaccination plans and ensure their workforce is vaccinated. The Occupational Safety and […]
HIPAA and Vaccine Mandates
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), through its Privacy and Security Rules, governs the permitted and required uses and disclosures of […]
IRS Notice 2021-58: COBRA Extensions Update
The IRS has issued Notice 2021-58 that provides clarification on how to apply the COBRA extensions created under the Joint Notification of Extensions of Certain […]
CAA#11: The No Surprises Act Independent Dispute Resolution and External Review Processes
The No Surprises Act (NSA) insulates patients from surprise medical bills from out-of-network providers and facilities (collectively, “providers”) in circumstances where an individual is not […]
401(k): IRS Extends Interim Amendment Deadline for Preapproved 401(k) Plans
On September 1, 2021, the IRS issued Revenue Procedure (“Rev. Proc.”) 2021-38 which revises and updates the procedure for amending preapproved 401(k) plans to comply […]
MEWAs – Proposed Rules on Annual Reporting Requirements
The Department of Labor has issued a proposed rule that would affect the Form 5500 annual reporting requirements for ERISA plans. The bulk of the […]
CAA #10: Proposed Rule on Air Ambulance Data Reporting and Other Matters
On Sept 10, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Treasury (IRS), and Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a proposed rule addressing certain aspects of the […]
CAA #9: GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES ENFORCEMENT DELAYS FOR SOME PROVISIONS OF THE CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2021
On August 20, 2021, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Treasury (IRS) (collectively, the Departments) issued a FAQ offering […]
Reminder! ARPA COBRA Subsidy Deadline Approaching
The ARPA COBRA Subsidy (Subsidy)* will expire September 30, 2021. Employers: Assistance Eligible Individuals must be provided a final notice of expiration of the Subsidy. […]