Nov 11, 2022 | Compliance, COVID-19, Regulatory
On October 13, the Department of Health and Human Services renewed the COVID-19 public health emergency for another 90 days. This means that the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requirement that health plans pay for COVID-19 testing (including antibody...
Aug 23, 2022 | Affordable Care Act, Birth Control, Compliance, Regulatory
As you are likely aware, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires that all non-grandfathered group and individual health insurance plans provide access to FDA-approved contraceptives, including related contraceptive counseling and medical services, without cost-sharing...
May 24, 2022 | Compliance, No Surprises Act (NSA), Regulatory
Hopefully, you were able to attend one of MedBen’s recent No Surprises Act (NSA) webinars, or have spoken to your broker about the legislation and how it will affect your plan. If not, be aware that beginning July 1, 2022, NSA will require your plan to provide...
May 23, 2022 | Compliance, Coronavirus, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), Plan Design, Plan Language, Regulatory
Over the last few years, your plan has likely been amended multiple times. Along with routine yearly plan modifications, your plan has been updated in order to comply with multiple federal and/or state mandates relating to COVID-19, such as the Coronavirus Aid,...
Apr 18, 2022 | Compliance, MedBen University, No Surprises Act (NSA), Regulatory
MedBen is currently offering client webinars that discuss the No Surprises Act’s (NSA’s) implications to your plan and offer timely solutions.The final NSA webinar will take place on Tuesday, April 26, 9:00-10:00 EDT. If you didn’t attend the earlier...
Mar 18, 2022 | Compliance, COVID-19, High-Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs), Regulatory, Telemedicine
On March 15, 2022, President Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022. This law temporarily renews certain relief for plans that provide coverage for telehealth and other remote care services before the high deductible health plan (HDHP) minimum...
