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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Telehealth And Your HSA: A Guide For HR Professionals
Telehealth has become a popular option for many employees seeking medical care, especially during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It provides a convenient and safe way for individuals to receive medical treatment from the comfort of […]
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Colorado Family and Medical Leave Program
On November 3, 2020, Colorado voters approved Proposition 118 which creates a state-run Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program for Colorado workers. The FAMLI program will ensure that all Colorado workers have access […]
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IRA & Medicare Drug Pricing Reforms
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Signed into Law, Includes Multiple Medicare Drug Pricing Reforms On Aug. 12, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) passed the U.S. House by a vote of 220-207, and was signed […]
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PCORI Fees Update 2022
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund (“PCORTF”) fees are due by July 31, 2022. By way of background, at the end of 2019, the Federal Government reauthorized the annual payment of fees by health insurers and […]
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