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Archive: Compliance Notices
September 29, 2022COMPLIANCE ALERT: FAQs Clarify Posting Requirement for Machine-readable Files
On Aug. 19, 2022, federal agencies released FAQs implementing certain health care transparency requirements, including the requirement that health plans and health insurance issuers disclose on a public website detailed pricing information in three separate machine-readable files (MRFs). The files …
September 29, 2022COMPLIANCE ALERT: Health Plan Enrollment Rules
Employers that sponsor group health plans have some different options available to them for designing their plans’ enrollment process. When it comes to enrollment, health plan sponsors should have rules in place regarding…
September 29, 2022COMPLIANCE ALERT: Handling MLR Rebates
How Employers Should Handle MLR Rebates The Affordable Care Act (ACA) established medical loss ratio (MLR) rules to help control health care coverage costs and ensure that enrollees receive value for their premium dollars. The MLR rules require health insurance …
September 29, 2022COMPLIANCE ALERT: 4 Tips for Preventing Quiet Quitting
“Quiet quitting” is an emerging trend where workers only do what their job description says or work directly assigned to them. It is often the result of decreased motivation and burnout. Further, a lack of effective communication from leaders can …
- September 21, 2022
COMPLIANCE ALERT: Medicare Part D Deadlines Approaching
Plan sponsors must provide the annual disclosure notice to Medicare Part D-eligible individuals before Oct. 15, 2022.
September 1, 2022HR Edge Quarterly Newsletter – Q3 2022
Employers have an opportunity to expand their recruiting reach by pursuing entry-level candidates at universities, colleges and trade schools.
August 31, 2022ACA Pay or Play Penalties Will Increase for 2023
On Aug. 16, 2022, the IRS updated its frequently asked questions on the employer shared responsibility rules under the Affordable Care Act to include updated penalty amounts for 2023.
August 31, 2022HR Brief Newsletter | September 2022
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, HR professionals have faced many challenges, including the health impacts of COVID-19 on workers and ongoing attraction and retention challenges.
August 31, 2022Inflation Reduction Act Contains Some Health Reforms
On Aug. 16, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law.
August 30, 2022Complying With the FMLA Checklist
This checklist outlines key steps for employers to comply with the FMLA. Keep in mind that complying with the FMLA may involve additional steps depending on the facts of a specific situation.
August 29, 2022Benefits Breakdown | September 2022
Many employers have responded to COVID-19 by enhancing benefits offerings to support their employees, but providing the right options for employers’ specific workforces is vital.
August 28, 2022Court Invalidates No Surprises Act Dispute Resolution Rules for Air Ambulance Services
On July 26, 2022, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas struck down part of an interim final rule related to the federal independent dispute resolution process under the No Surprises Act., which was enacted as part …
