The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a set of Frequently Asked Questions about the interaction of HIPAA, the Affordable Care Act, and various group health plan issues relating to the COVID-19...more
10/15/2021
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Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Group Health Plans ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
New Guidance ,
Premiums ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Vaccinations ,
Wellness Programs
As many companies continue to struggle with low employee COVID-19 vaccination rates, some employers are evaluating imposing higher premiums for unvaccinated employees under their group medical plans. These employers see this...more
8/30/2021
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
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Employer Group Health Plans ,
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Health Insurance ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Premiums ,
Vaccinations ,
Wellness Programs