A new federal spending law extends the ability of HDHPs to provide benefits for telehealth or other remote care services before plan deductibles have been met without jeopardizing HSA eligibility. This relief applies for plan years beginning in 2023 and 2024. This Legal Update provides an overview of the extension.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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

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.

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.

On Nov. 15, 2022, Amazon launched Amazon Clinic, an online telehealth service. The service connects individuals with medical professionals through a secure, message-based portal. This News Brief explains further.