McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

APRIL 16, 2024

New state privacy laws regulating health data impose significant obligations and heightened litigation and regulatory risks. The post Key Takeaways | How to Prepare for New State Health Privacy Laws appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG. Access key takeaways and webinar replay.

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MARCH 9, 2022

The continuation of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) and consumer demand for digitally delivered healthcare not only necessitated the shift from in-person to virtual care, but also continued to drive interest, adoption, investment and transactions in digital health in 2021.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

AUGUST 9, 2022

AHIP and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBS) recently surveyed more than 80 commercial health insurance companies and received responses from 31 companies, which collectively represent 115 million commercial health plan members. These companies reported receiving […].

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JULY 10, 2023

The US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently announced a settlement with a community hospital resolving an investigation under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) privacy and security rules.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

AUGUST 23, 2022

How do organizations go about conducting a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) security risk analysis (HRSA)? In this Health Law Weekly article, McDermott Partner Ryan S. The post A Practical Guide to Conducting a HIPAA Security Risk Analysis appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JANUARY 4, 2023

The IRS finalized regulations concerning information reporting of health insurance coverage for Code Sections 5000A, 6055 and 6056. The post IRS Issues Final Regulations Extending ACA Information Reporting Deadlines, Clarifies Additional ACA Issues appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG. Access the full article. .

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

MAY 2, 2023

The My Health My Data Act in Washington State (the Act) is expected to be signed into law by Governor Jay Inslee this year, after being passed by both the Washington Senate and House in different versions.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The US Departments of Labor, Treasury and Human and Human Services recently issued guidance regarding the application of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) wellness rules to vaccine-related premium surcharges and discounts, clarifying that employers may charge vaccine […].

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

AUGUST 29, 2023

We previously reported on proposed regulations under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). If adopted in final form, these regulations would vastly complicate compliance by group health plans and health insurance issuers with an already challenging set of mental health parity rules.

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HR Lineup

APRIL 11, 2023

One of these benefits is the provision of employee benefits. Employee benefits are non-wage compensations that are provided by employers to their employees, which may include health insurance, retirement plans, and vacation time. Why are Global Benefits Services Important?

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 26, 2024

Employers have not only recognised the importance of employee wellbeing and mental health, but have begun to put it at the top of their people priorities list. This extends to mental health and taking reasonable steps to prevent and manage work-related stress. Preventative measures are absolutely key.

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Empuls

AUGUST 28, 2024

This not only highlights the importance of employee benefits in fostering loyalty and satisfaction but also underscores the potential risks for companies that fail to prioritize this aspect of their compensation strategy. What are employee benefits providers? This reduces the administrative burden on HR departments.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

AUGUST 2, 2023

While the immediate cost-saving benefits may seem tempting, slashing employee benefits can have detrimental long-term effects on the workforce and the organization. The Importance of Benefits in the Big Picture Employee benefits play a crucial role in shaping the overall well-being and success of an organization.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 5, 2020

HR is in charge of administering employee acquisition and enrollment, training and development, performance appraisals, employee-benefits and reward management, such as supervising pay and benefit systems. Steady and improving job growth and salaries.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

In response to evolving market demands, an increasing number of hospitals and health systems are considering creating provider-sponsored health plans (PHSPs), which are health insurance plans owned and operated by healthcare providers.

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Empuls

AUGUST 27, 2024

Now more than ever, employee benefit packages are considered important for the unwieldy terrain of today's job market. Only those organizations that understand how to use this most powerful approach to their advantage by including comprehensive benefits in kind do well in the market for acquiring and retaining key brainpower.

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HR Lineup

MAY 28, 2024

As we step into 2024, the landscape of employee benefits and perks is continuously evolving. These programs go beyond the traditional healthcare and retirement plans, incorporating elements that cater to employees’ holistic well-being.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

MAY 14, 2024

On March 18, 2024, the US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued an update to its December 1, 2022, bulletin titled “Use of Online Tracking Technologies by HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates.”

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Insperity

JANUARY 2, 2012

If your company uses an intranet site, it can serve as an easy way to communicate benefits information. Don’t overwhelm your employees. If your health insurance plan doesn’t provide coverage until 60 or 90 days have passed, your staff does not need to receive all of the details at the beginning of their employment.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JUNE 18, 2024

In a recent article in Managed Healthcare Executive, Peter Wehrwein examines the trend of self-funding of group health benefits by smaller employers who used to depend mainly or entirely on fully insured programs.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Last week’s post examined the “no more restrictive” requirement that would apply to non-quantitative treatment limitations (NQTLs) set out in recently proposed regulations under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). Our description of the proposed regulations is available here.)

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Section 204 of Title II of Division BB of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 amended the Internal Revenue Code, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Public Health Service Act to add rules governing prescription drug data collection (RxDC).

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JULY 19, 2023

What are the opportunities and challenges of digital health wellness programs? Raaii discussed a wide range of issues, including accessibility to employees, navigating the health plan regulatory landscape, budgetary constraints and the reality of rising healthcare costs. In a recent discussion, McDermott Partners Scott A.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

MAY 16, 2023

The end of the COVID-19 public health emergency also means the end of coverage of self-administered, over-the-counter COVID tests.

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Empuls

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Calculating employee benefits is crucial in creating competitive compensation packages that attract and retain top talent. As employee satisfaction has taken center stage in business success, employers are more willing to offer comprehensive employee benefits.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

AUGUST 8, 2024

In this update, Jeffrey Davis previews new regulations that could impact the health and welfare benefits industry related to the No Surprises […]

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) generally requires group health plans and health insurance issuers to ensure that financial requirements (such as copays and deductibles), quantitative treatment limitations (such as visit limits), and nonquantitative treatment limitations (such as prior authorization and concurrent review) (..)

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JULY 13, 2023

It required the affordability of an employer-sponsored health plan to be determined based solely on the cost of the plan to an individual employee, disregarding the costs to add family members to a plan.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JANUARY 24, 2023

In a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published December 2, 2022 (the Proposed Rule), the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed long-awaited changes to the regulations protecting the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records under Part 2 of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations (42 CFR Part 2, or […] (..)

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The uncertainty around the termination of state public health emergencies is leading to the growth of healthcare companies with physical and virtual presences. The post VIDEO: Telehealth Laws in Flux as Pandemic Precautions End appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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Corporate Synergies

JANUARY 2, 2019

Viewing health & welfare benefits as a business investment is a mindset shift. Our 2019 Employer Education Series is designed to help you get more bang for your benefits buck. Corporate Synergies is set to launch its 2019 Employer Education Series.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

JULY 31, 2024

The McDermott+ Check-Up features updates on healthcare legislative and regulatory activities that could impact health insurers, group health plan sponsors, healthcare providers and others in the health benefits industry.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

AUGUST 27, 2024

In a consequential decision for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)-regulated entities, on June 20, 2024, the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas ruled that the US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights exceeded its authority in certain respects in sub-regulatory guidance.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

AUGUST 1, 2024

In this “Trending in Telehealth” installment, Amanda Enyeart and Jay Hyun Lee of McDermott’s Healthcare Group highlight a new Pennsylvania law that requires health insurance coverage for telehealth and in-home program services for pregnant and postpartum women. Read more here.

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Empuls

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Companies are constantly seeking ways to stand out, and one of the most effective strategies is offering cool employee benefits. These benefits enhance the overall work experience and foster employee loyalty and satisfaction. Why offer cool benefits?

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Corporate Synergies

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Reduce your healthcare spend by ensuring that ineligible dependents aren’t using your employee benefits. Are you paying insurance premiums for people who aren’t qualified to be on the plan? For some employers, too often, the answer is “yes,” their benefits program includes ineligible dependents. As Seen In.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

APRIL 6, 2022

The post Inflation and ERISA Penalties: Hand in Hand for 2022 appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG. The increased penalties generally apply to reporting and disclosure failures if the penalty is assessed after January 15, 2022, and if the violation occurred after […].

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