COVID-19 Testing Denial Serves as Basis for ERISA Litigation
This month, a New Jersey district court allowed a provider’s ERISA claim for reimbursement against an insurer that refused to cover COVID-19 tests to continue....more
The April Monthly Minute addresses the newly extended HSA/telehealth rule and IRS proposed rules that reconsider family PTC eligibility and affordability.
Last month, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 was passed...more
In the March Monthly Minute, we review IRS proposed regulations implementing the SECURE Act, DOL guidance on cryptocurrency investments, and the extended National Emergency “Outbreak Period” guidance.
Crypto-Curious vs....more
3/31/2022
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Biden Administration ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
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Defined Contribution Plans ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Digital Assets ,
Employee Benefits ,
Fiduciary Duty ,
Investment Management ,
Investment Opportunities ,
IRS ,
Required Minimum Distributions ,
Retirement Plan
The February Monthly Minute examines the DOL’s recent focus on mental health parity compliance, the Hughes vs. Northwestern University retirement plan fee litigation, and the latest COVID-19 testing coverage guidance....more
2/24/2022
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Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Defined Contribution Plans ,
EBSA ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employer Group Health Plans ,
Excessive Fees ,
Fiduciary Duty ,
Health Insurance ,
Hughes v. Northwestern University ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Investment Opportunities ,
Mental Health Parity Rule ,
MHPAEA ,
NQTLs ,
Retirement Plan ,
SCOTUS ,
Virus Testing
The January Monthly Minute highlights the new OTC COVID-19 test coverage mandate (eff. January 15, 2022), group health plan provider compensation disclosure rules, and updated standards for ERISA plan financial statement...more
1/21/2022
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Compensation & Benefits ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) ,
Employer Group Health Plans ,
Health Insurance ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Medical Reimbursement ,
New Regulations ,
Over The Counter Drugs (OTC) ,
Virus Testing ,
Workplace Safety