A recent court filing offers a reprieve to health plan sponsors in their efforts to comply with final regulations issued last year under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA)....more
5/14/2025
/ Compensation & Benefits ,
Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employer Group Health Plans ,
Final Rules ,
Health Insurance ,
Mental Health ,
MHPAEA ,
NQTLs ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Stays ,
U.S. Treasury
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld regulations defining the qualifying payment amount (QPA). The QPA is a key factor in determining how much individuals and health plans must pay out-of-network providers in...more
Summary -
The rules in the Consolidated Appropriations Act that aim to eliminate much of the surprise from billings by out-of-network providers in particular situations are the subject of continued controversy....more
10/24/2023
/ Billing ,
Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) ,
Health Care Providers ,
Health Insurance ,
Healthcare ,
Healthcare Reform ,
Life Sciences ,
Medical Bills ,
No Surprises Act (NSA) ,
Out of Network Provider ,
Surprise Medical Bills
Summary -
The Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health & Human Services have finalized regulations regarding the dispute resolution process implemented under the No Surprise Billing Rules in the Consolidated...more