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Increased Civil Penalty Amounts for SBC, MSP, HIPAA Violations

PUBLISHED September 6th, 2024
Ann Poland

On Aug. 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a final rule increasing key penalties affecting group health plans. HHS adjusts these penalty amounts for inflation each year to improve their effectiveness and maintain their (…)

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PUBLISHED September 6th, 2024

Increased Civil Penalty Amounts for SBC, MSP, HIPAA Violations

Ann Poland

On Aug. 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a final rule increasing key penalties affecting group health plans. …

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PUBLISHED August 30th, 2024

Upcoming Deadline: MLR Rebates

Ann Poland

Employers with insured group health plans may soon receive a medical loss ratio (MLR) rebate from their health insurance issuers. Issuers who did not …

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PUBLISHED August 23rd, 2024

2025 Changes – Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage

Ann Poland

Employers sponsoring any size group health plan that provides prescription drug coverage are not required to offer creditable coverage, but they are required to …

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PUBLISHED July 12th, 2024

PCORI Fees Due July 31, 2024

Ann Poland

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires self-insured and level-funded plan sponsors to pay Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute fees (PCORI fees). The fees are reported …

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PUBLISHED May 17th, 2024

HSA/HDHP Limits Will Increase for 2025

Ann Poland

On May 9, 2024, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2024-25 to provide the inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health …

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PUBLISHED May 10th, 2024

DOL Increases Compensation Threshold For Exemption Eligibility

Ann Poland

The Department of Labor (DOL) announced on April 23, 2024, a final rule that expands the compensation threshold for exemption eligibility under the Fair …

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PUBLISHED May 3rd, 2024

EEOC’s FAQs on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Ann Poland

To help employers prepare for changes under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued frequently asked questions …

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PUBLISHED April 26th, 2024

ACA Information Reporting Penalties Increased for Returns Filed in 2025

Ann Poland

IRS Revenue Procedure 2023-34 includes updated penalty amounts that may apply to reporting entities that fail to comply with the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) …

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PUBLISHED April 19th, 2024

EEOC Releases Final Rule Implementing Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Ann Poland

On April 15, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a final rule to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). The …

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PUBLISHED April 16th, 2024

CMS Preserves Creditable Coverage Simplified Determination Method in Final Part D Instructions for 2025

Ann Poland

On April 1, 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued Final Part D Redesign Program Instructions for calendar year 2025. The …

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PUBLISHED February 23rd, 2024

IRS Releases ACA Pay-or-Play Penalties for 2025

Ann Poland

On Feb. 12, 2024, the IRS released updated penalty amounts for 2025 related to the employer shared responsibility (pay-or-play) rules under the Affordable Care …

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PUBLISHED February 20th, 2024

Health Plans Must Expand Price Comparison Transparency Tool for 2024

Ann Poland

Beginning in 2024, group health plans and health insurance issuers must expand the internet-based price comparison tool they make available to participants, beneficiaries and …

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