The New Biden Administration and Health Care
Between the COVID-19 pandemic and an ongoing political debate over the Affordable Care Act (ACA), health care was a core element of Joe Biden’s campaign for the U.S. presidency. It …
ACA Pay or Play Penalties Will Increase for 2021
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires applicable large employers (ALEs) to offer affordable, minimum value health coverage to their full-time employees or pay a penalty. This employer mandate provision is …
How to Handle a Surprise Medical Bill
If you’ve ever received a surprise medical bill, you’re not alone. According to a survey conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago, over half of American adults have been …
DOL ISSUES MODEL HEALTH CARE TRANSPARENCY DISCLOSURE DOCUMENTS
The Department of Labor (DOL) has released the following three model disclosure documents related to a November proposed rule on transparency in coverage for group health plans and health insurers …
PROPOSED RULE ON THE IMPACT OF ICHRAs ON THE ACA’S PAY OR PLAY RULES
Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, some employers will be able to offer individual coverage HRAs (ICHRAs) to help employees pay for individual health insurance. ICHRAs were established by a final rule …