Compliance Bulletin

Types of Coverage Rules Coverage Mandate Some states require abortion coverage in private health insurance plans; some require plans to cover abortion with no copayments, while others require abortion coverage

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News Brief

FTC Launches Investigation into Pharmacy Benefit Managers The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced that it will investigate the six largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in the United States to

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Combating Rising Benefits Costs During Periods of High Inflation

Benefits Insight The U.S. inflation rate has increased by 8.3% over the last year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This has led to significant price increases across

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IRS Raises Mileage Rates for Second Half of 2022

Standard Rates as of July 1 Business Use The standard rate for business travel has been increased to 62.5 cents per mile. Moving (Armed Forces Only) or Medical Care The

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ACA Compliance Bulletin

Enforcement Dates Jan. 1, 2022 The MRF requirements are applicable for plan years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2022. July 1, 2022 Federal agencies deferred enforcement of the first

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Live Well, Work Well – June 2022

EWG Releases 2022 Dirty Dozen List Every year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) releases a report ranking pesticide residue levels of fruits and vegetables based on samples taken by the

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Benefits Breakdown

Effective Benefit Plan Communication How employers communicate benefits information to employees has a tremendous impact on how well employees understand, utilize and perceive the programs. Managers and supervisors are usually

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News Brief

Study Finds a 7,000% Increase in Telehealth Utilization During Pandemic According to a new report, telehealth usage grew more than 7,000% during the first year of the pandemic. FAIR Health’s

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Compliance Bulletin

Highlights Each year, the IRS announces inflation-adjusted limits for HSAs and HDHPs. By law, the IRS is required to announce these limits by June 1 of each year. The adjusted

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Live Well, Work Well – May 2022

Elevating Your Psychological Resiliency Psychological resilience refers to the ability to mentally withstand or adapt to uncertainty and adversity. Building resilience to life’s inevitable changes and challenges can help you

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