Dec
29
2016Interim Final Regulation on Maximum Civil Monetary Penalties
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently issued interim final regulations that adjust for inflation the maximum civil monetary penalties (CMP) that fall under HHS’s jurisdiction. The regulations reflect changes required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (the Act). Adjustments under the Act were effective on August 1, 2016, and HHS’s CMP adjustment regulations were effective on…
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May
20
2016Final Rule on Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities
Final rule prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability; enhances language assistance for individuals with limited English proficiency; and protects individuals with disabilities.
Jun
19
2013Final SHOP Regulations Issued
The final regulations delay by one year the implementation of the “employee choice” model under SHOPs and provide for special enrollment periods.
Jun
3
2013Final ACA wellness rules issued
Make sure your wellness program meets these 5 requirements.
Mar
28
2013Reinsurance Fee
HHS issues final rules regarding $63 per participant fee. Who pays it?
Dec
6
2012Highlights of Rules on Essential Health Benefits and Actuarial Value
HHS issued a proposed rule that addresses a number of questions surrounding essential health benefits. Read more.
Nov
23
2012Health Care Reform Update
IRS posts three proposed regulations addressing open issues under PPACA.
Nov
16
2012States get more time on exchanges
The Obama administration is giving states extra time to decide whether they’ll work on implementing a key feature of health reform.
Nov
2
2012HIPAA Watch
A recent federal action may signal an uptick in HIPAA enforcement, according to the law firm Spencer Fane Britt & Browne LLP.
Oct
2
2012Employer Compliance Alert: The HIPAA Police are Here
Meeting employee needs is a challenge but meeting the government’s is critical.