Effective January 15, 2022, health plans are required to cover the cost of over-the-counter (“OTC”) COVID-19 test kits obtained without a health care provider’s prescription or clinical assessment. This new requirement was...more
1/14/2022
/ Compensation & Benefits ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cost-Sharing ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employer Group Health Plans ,
Health Insurance ,
Healthcare ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Medical Reimbursement ,
New Regulations ,
Over The Counter Drugs (OTC) ,
Virus Testing ,
Workplace Safety
As described in our March 15, 2021 update, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “Act”) created a temporary, 100% subsidy for assistance-eligible individuals’ premium payments for continuation health care coverage under...more
4/20/2021
/ American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ,
Biden Administration ,
COBRA ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
EBSA ,
Employee Benefits ,
Health and Welfare Plans ,
Health Insurance ,
Infectious Diseases ,
New Legislation ,
Premium Subsidies ,
Relief Measures ,
Tax Credits
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the “Act”). As part of the almost $2 trillion in relief, the Act contains provisions creating a temporary subsidy for premium payments...more
New guidance issued by the Department of Labor, Internal Revenue Service, and Health and Human Services requires group health plans to disregard certain timeframes and deadlines related to...more