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Cross-Plan Offsetting in Group Health Plans—The DOL Makes its Position Clear

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Under Section 404 of ERISA, plan fiduciaries must act for the exclusive benefit of plan participants and beneficiaries and use plan assets only to provide benefits and defray reasonable expenses of administering the plan. In...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Delaying COBRA Notice Past Eligibility Date Risks Insurer Refusing to Pay Claims

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During the past year, we have encountered a number of situations where employers have allowed current and former employees to remain on their group medical insurance plans well past the date that they should have been placed...more

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Direct Contracting 101: Collaborations Between Employers and Health Care Providers

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As employers continue to encounter escalating health care costs, many are exploring the "direct contracting" option, which allows for direct service and pricing negotiations with health care providers. While the direct...more

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HIPAA Compliance – Not Just an Issue for Health Care Providers

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Many people believe that compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) is solely an issue for health care providers and their affiliates. However, nothing could be further from the...more

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