With 2024 drawing to a close, employers should review any actions needed before year-end with respect to their benefit plans, as well as some upcoming deadlines that may require advance planning. As the adage attributed to...more
11/21/2024
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Benefit Plan Sponsors ,
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Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Eligibility Determination ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Extensions ,
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Health and Welfare Plans ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Health Plan Sponsors ,
MHPAEA ,
NQTLs ,
Part-Time Employees ,
Qualified Retirement Plans ,
Required Minimum Distributions ,
Roth IRA ,
SECURE Act ,
Telehealth
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule (Final Rule) on April 26, 2024 amending the privacy regulations (Privacy Rule) promulgated under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act...more
5/13/2024
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Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ,
Final Rules ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
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Notice of Privacy Practices ,
Patient Privacy Rights ,
PHI ,
Reproductive Healthcare Issues