Aug 01 Legal Update : IRS Issues Guidance for HDHPs on COVID-19 and Preventive Care By Allison Hodge Risky Business On June 23, 2023, the IRS issued Notice 2023-37 to update its guidance for high deductible health plans (HDHPs) on…Read More
Aug 01 Legal Update : Draft Forms for 2023 ACA Reporting Released By Allison Hodge Risky Business The IRS has released draft 2023 forms for reporting under Internal Revenue Code Sections 6055 and 6056. Draft instructions for…Read More
Aug 01 News Brief : FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill By Allison Hodge Risky Business On July 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Opill, the first over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill available…Read More
Aug 01 Compliance Bulletin : Health Plans Must Submit Gag Clause Attestations by Dec. 31, 2023 By Allison Hodge Risky Business On Feb. 23, 2023, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury (Departments) issued FAQs on the…Read More
Aug 01 News Brief : Major Health Insurers Warn of Increased Medical Costs By Allison Hodge Risky Business Major health insurers UnitedHealth and Humana are warning about a jump in medical costs this year due to higher-than-anticipated demand…Read More
Aug 01 Legal Issues : Workplace Wellness Plan Design By Allison Hodge Risky Business Employers that offer health benefits to their employees may decide to implement wellness plans as a way to help control…Read More
Jul 01 Live Well Newsletter: UV Awareness Month By Allison Hodge Employee Life, Risky Business UV Awareness Month July is Ultraviolet (UV) Awareness Month. This campaign serves as a reminder of the dangers of UV…Read More
Jun 01 The Employer’s Guide to Offboarding By Allison Hodge Risky Business At some point, an employee will eventually move on from an organization. When that time comes, a well-prepared offboarding process…Read More
Jun 01 Safety Tips for Exercising Outdoors By Allison Hodge Risky Business As we move into summer, many will want to exercise outdoors to stay active and get some fresh air. That’s…Read More
Jun 01 EEOC Updates ADA COVID-19 Guidanceto Address End of Federal Emergency By Allison Hodge Risky Business On May 15, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued updated guidance on how the Americans with Disabilities Act…Read More