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Drugmaker Sued for…Overpaying for Drugs? Lawsuit Ushers in Expected Wave of Welfare Fiduciary Litigation

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The first complaint was filed in what is expected to be a wave of litigation alleging breach of fiduciary duty in selecting and monitoring welfare plan vendors. While the facts of this particular case may make it somewhat...more

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Just in the Nick of Time – Congress Grants Second Extension of CARES Act Telehealth/HSA Relief

Recently Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 (“2023 CAA”). Among other things, the 2023 CAA extends, for a second time, the telehealth relief provided under the CARES Act. The CARES Act permitted high...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Telehealth Coverage Reinstated for HDHP/HSAs Effective April 1, 2022

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 (“2022 CAA”), which was recently signed into law, reinstates the exception that allows high deductible health plans (“HDHPs”) to waive all or a portion of participant cost-sharing...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Planning for 2022: Year-End Deadlines and Considerations for Employee Retirement, Health and Welfare Plans

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With the end of the year fast approaching, employers should be aware of several important deadlines and considerations related to retirement and health and welfare plans. With the onslaught of recent COVID-19-related...more

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New Federal Surprise Billing Prohibition and Its Implication on State Laws

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On July 1, 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration issued “Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; Part 1,” an interim final rule (IRM) that will restrict health care providers and facilities from sticking patients with...more

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COVID-19 Stimulus Bill Provisions Affecting Employee Benefits

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On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the CAA), a second stimulus package and the most recent of several major pieces of legislation to be enacted since the start of...more

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Employee Benefits and Health Insurance Provisions Are Injected Into New COVID-Relief Legislation

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The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the “Act”) was signed by the President on December 27, 2020, to provide additional COVID-related relief.  The Act has a number of provisions that are relevant to retirement plans...more

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