Employer Shared Responsiblity Penalties
To avoid possible penalties, applicable large employers (ALEs) must offer affordable/minimum value health benefits to at least 95% of full-time employees and their dependents. Find and download the matrix.
Self & Level Funded Plan Sponsors Must Submit PCORI Fee By July 31 Each Year
Included in this post is a quick summary, a more in-depth summary, and at the bottom is PDF that can be downloaded or printed for your benefit and ease. Learn about how self & level funded plan sponsors must submit their PCORI fee by July 31 each year.
PCORI Fee Due July 31 for Self & Level Funded Plan Sponsors
Included in this post is a quick summary, a more in-depth summary, and at the bottom is PDF that can be downloaded or printed for your benefit and ease. Learn about how self & level funded plan sponsors must submit their PCORI fee by July 31 each year.
COVID Public Health Emergencies End: Impact on Group Health Plans
On January 30, 2023, President Biden announced plans to end – on May 11, 2023 – two COVID related emergencies. This article explores the impact this has on group health plans.
End of Year Transparency Deadlines
End of year transparency deadlines are quickly approaching. The Transparency Rules are a collection of regulations and statutory provisions intended to improve the health care industry and protect consumers…
Compliance Monthly Update: October 2022
A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the federal level, organized chronologically. If you would like additional information, please reach out to the GBS Compliance Team.
Compliance Update: September 2022
State/Local Compliance Update: September 2022 A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state and local level, listed alphabetically. If you would like additional information, please reach out to the GBS Compliance Team. California California legislature votes to extend COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave requirements. The current…
Compliance Update: August 2022
State/Local Compliance Update: August 2022 A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state and local level, listed alphabetically. If you would like additional information, please reach out to the GBS Compliance Team. Arkansas Arkansas warns PBMs to stop charging illegal fees. In an August 17 bulletin, the Arkansas…
State Paid Family and Medical Leave Laws
Oregon has enacted a Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (PFMLI) program which will go into effect on September 3, 2023. Colorado has also enacted a Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) which will become effective on January 1, 2024. These State-mandated programs will begin pre-funding their plans on January 1, 2023. These new…