May 02 HHS Finalizes Rule to Strengthen Reproductive Health Care Privacy By HHS Insurance Risky Business The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a final rule that strengthens the HIPAA Privacy Rule by…Read More
May 02 HHS Final Rule on Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities By HHS Insurance Risky Business On April 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) issued a final…Read More
May 02 Prescription Drug Report Is Due by June 1, 2024 By HHS Insurance Risky Business Group health plans must annually submit detailed information on prescription drug and health care spending to the federal government. This…Read More
Apr 05 Biden Budget Proposes National Paid Family and Medical Leave By HHS Insurance Risky Business President Joe Biden’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025 includes a national paid family and medical leave program and urges Congressional action…Read More
Apr 04 Employers Should Start Preparing for 2024 RxDC Reporting By HHS Insurance Risky Business Group health plans and health insurance issuers must annually submit detailed information on prescription drug and health care spending to…Read More
Apr 04 Health Care Industry Trends to Watch in 2024 By HHS Insurance Risky Business In recent years, the health care industry has been navigating a landscape fraught with volatility. Shifting market demands, supply chain…Read More
Apr 04 Health Plan Eligibility: Do’s and Don’ts By HHS Insurance Risky Business Employers sponsoring group health plans have some flexibility when deciding which groups of employees and dependents will be eligible for…Read More
Apr 04 Medicare Part D Changes May Impact Creditable Coverage Status of Employer Plans By HHS Insurance Risky Business The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) includes several cost-reduction provisions affecting Medicare Part D plans, which may impact the creditable coverage…Read More
Mar 06 Mistaken HSA Distributions By HHS Insurance Risky Business Health savings accounts (HSAs) have become integral to many employers’ benefits packages, as they offer employees a valuable tool for…Read More
Mar 06 Key Health Plan Notice Updates for 2023, 2024 and Beyond By HHS Insurance Risky Business Employers should be aware of updates to several model notices that can be used to comply with certain disclosure requirements…Read More