The Department of Labor (DOL), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (collectively, the “Departments”) recently issued FAQ guidance on Part 61 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), addressing the […]
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Upcoming Webinar: Best Practices for a Successful Open Enrollment
Tuesday, Oct. 10 | 12:00 p.m. MT REGISTER Attend this month’s webinar to learn best practices to implement and pitfalls to avoid during this year’s open enrollment period. Gain insights into: The mandatory and optional […]
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New Guidance on No Surprises Act
Recently, the Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services (the “Departments”) released new frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the No Surprises Act and the Transparency in Coverage final rules, giving employers more guidance […]
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Colorado FAMLI Updates
On November 1, 2022, the Division of Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) adopted final rules that employers must follow if they wish to offer a private plan under Colorado’s Paid FAMLI Act. As an […]
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Colorado FAMLI Updates
FAMLI Wage Reporting Offering 30-day Grace Period Reporting wages and premium payments are due April 30, 2023, and thereafter on a quarterly basis. A 30-day grace period is being offered on the first patent […]
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PCORI Fees Update
The IRS is raising the fee that insurance issuers or sponsors of self-insured health plans pay annually to fund the federal Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) trust fund. The fee applies to health plans for the […]
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United Healthcare News
New Requirements for Gastroenterology Services Beginning June 1, 2023, prior authorization for certain gastroenterology endoscopy services for UnitedHealthcare plan members. Please note that screening colonoscopy procedures are not included in this new medical necessity […]
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Employers are in a powerful position to help their employees take care of their mental health needs. Certainly, they can offer the benefits and accommodations that can help their workforce stay at work and return […]
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Goodbye COVID National Health Emergency Status!
On April 10, 2023, President Biden signed a congressional resolution ending the US national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic weeks before it was set to expire alongside a separate public health emergency which […]
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1095 Reporting Extension
On December 15, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued final regulations that permanently extend by 30 days the deadline for furnishing Form 1095-C and Form 1095-B to individuals. The forms will now be due […]
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