Jun 01 PCORI Fees Due Aug. 1, 2022 By Allison Hodge Risky Business The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires health insurance issuers and self-insured plan sponsors to pay Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute fees…Read More
Apr 28 White House Unveils Plan to Ease Medical Debt Burden By Allison Hodge Risky Business The Biden-Harris Administration recently announced new steps intended to protect consumers and reduce the burden of medical debt on Americans.…Read More
Apr 28 The Impact of Employee Mental Health and Well-being on Workplaces By Allison Hodge Risky Business Employee well-being refers to the overall state of employees’ physical, mental, social and financial health, which can often be influenced…Read More
Apr 28 Maryland Passes Paid Family and Medical Leave Law By Allison Hodge Risky Business On April 9, 2022, the Maryland General Assembly enacted a paid family and medical leave (PFML) insurance program, overriding Gov.…Read More
Apr 28 IRS Proposes Change to Family Coverage Affordability Rules By Allison Hodge Risky Business On April 5, 2022, the IRS released a proposed rule that would change the existing rules for eligibility for the…Read More
Apr 28 CMS Outlines Strategy to Advance Health Equity By Allison Hodge Risky Business The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently outlined an action plan to provide Americans with high-quality and affordable…Read More
Apr 28 CDC No Longer Enforcing Mask Mandate on Air Travel and Public Transit By Allison Hodge Risky Business On Monday, April 18, 2022, a federal judge invalidated the national mask-wearing requirement for public transit, airplanes and transportation hubs.…Read More
Apr 28 Benefit Buzz: Cybercrime and Benefits Plans By Allison Hodge Risky Business According to recent estimates from the University of Maryland, a cyberattack occurs every 39 seconds. Data breaches and cyberattacks are…Read More
Apr 07 IRS Proposes Change to Family Coverage Affordability Rules By Allison Hodge Risky Business On April 5, 2022, the IRS released a proposed rule that would change the existing rules for eligibility for the premium tax…Read More
Apr 05 Benefits Buzz: Telehealth Coverage for HDHPs Extended By Allison Hodge Risky Business A spending bill signed into law on March 15, 2022, extends the ability of high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) to provide…Read More