Submission Grace Period Issued for Prescription Drug Reporting

On Dec. 23, 2022, federal agencies released an FAQ stating that they will not initiate enforcement action against any plan or issuer that makes a good faith effort to submit their prescription drug data by Jan. 31, 2023. This Legal Update explains further.

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Engaging Employees With an Organizational Mission

Organizations thrive through a sense of belonging and shared purpose. This article explores opportunities for employers to engage and unite their employees in both on-site and distributed workplaces.

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CMS Releases Cost-sharing Limits for 2024 Plan Years

For plan years beginning in 2024, the ACA's cost-sharing limits for Employee Health Benefits are $9,450 for self - only coverage and $18,900 for family coverage.

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Legal Update

The IRS has released final 2022 forms and instructions for ACA reporting under Code Sections 6055 and 6056. No significant changes were made to the forms for 2022 reporting. However, the instructions have been updated for the permanent, 30-day automatic extension of time for furnishing individual statements. This Legal Update summarizes this development.

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The IRS has released final 2022 forms and instructions for ACA reporting under Code Sections 6055 and 6056. No significant changes were made to the forms for 2022 reporting. However, the instructions have been updated for the permanent, 30-day automatic extension of time for furnishing individual statements. This Legal Update summarizes this development.

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2023 Limits to know

Important Benefit plan limits to know for 2023.

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Legal Update

On Dec. 2, 2022, HHS issued a bulletin providing guidance on how the HIPAA Privacy, Security and Breach Notification Rules apply when covered entities and business associates use online tracking technologies. This Legal Update highlights key points of HHS' guidance. 

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Benefits and Me

This month's Benefits and Me highlights tips for reducing your prescription drug costs and being an educated healthcare consumer.

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Legal Update

Massachusetts employers with six or more employees must annually submit a health care coverage reporting form, referred to as the Health Insurance Responsibility Disclosure (HIRD). The HIRD form has been available to be filled out electronically starting Nov. 15, and must be completed by Dec. 15, 2022. This Legal Update explains further.

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Benefits Insights

Virtual primary care is an efficient, cost-effective way for more people to access health care more easily. The following article discusses virtual primary care, who delivers it, and why online health care is important.

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