McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

MAY 20, 2024

According to this Politico Pro article, private equity groups are disproportionately benefiting from the No Surprises Act, and the law may inadvertently lead to higher health insurance premiums. Access the article.

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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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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

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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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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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. Higgins provides a step-by-step guide to conducting an HRSA and offers practical guidance to address the key issues effectively.

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HR Lineup

APRIL 11, 2023

Employee benefits are non-wage compensations that are provided by employers to their employees, which may include health insurance, retirement plans, and vacation time. These services can include the provision of benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans , and other non-wage compensations.

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Insperity

JANUARY 5, 2015

And because of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), it may be wise to store your employees’ health and welfare-related benefits information separately as well. Make sure you’re retaining the right records. Read: Don''t Get Caught Without These FLSA Records. Prevention is key.

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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 regulations provide an automatic deadline extension for filing ACA forms and an alternate method for providing ACA forms to certain individuals, among other changes. 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 Digest

AUGUST 5, 2020

HR people also have a chance to impact an employees’ life positively with duties related to employee welfare such as appropriate insurances or reimbursements, transferrable job skills training when required, etc. 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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HR Lineup

MAY 28, 2024

They can range from traditional benefits like health insurance and retirement plans to more modern and creative offerings that cater to employees’ diverse needs and interests. Mental Health and Wellness Programs In 2024, mental health and wellness remain at the forefront of employee perks.

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Bayzat

APRIL 21, 2019

This will also help in contributing to the welfare of our precious planet. By implementing an HR software, you can handle all your administrative tasks such as payroll, overlooking employee records, recording your employee leaves, and managing your company health insurance policy all in one location.

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Insperity

AUGUST 10, 2011

Choosing a health care plan is not an easy task. Some employers send out surveys to their employees to get more insight on what they want included in the company’s health care plan. Here’s some information that may help you identify your company’s and employees’ medical insurance wants and needs. Health Care Costs.

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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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HR Digest

JULY 30, 2023

This program, managed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), protects employees who report their employers’ violations from retaliation or termination. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Safety First! That’s where the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) steps in.

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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 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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Empuls

AUGUST 28, 2024

  These providers handle the complex tasks of negotiating with insurance companies, managing enrollment processes, and ensuring compliance with regulations. They help identify the most suitable benefits, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs.

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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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Corporate Synergies

JANUARY 2, 2019

Viewing health & welfare benefits as a business investment is a mindset shift. While there will be continued focus on emerging health & welfare benefits trends and clarification on compliance requirements, the series of articles, webinars and live events will also focus on employee benefits as a business investment.

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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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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The relief applies to pension and welfare (including group health) plan participants, beneficiaries, COBRA qualified beneficiaries and claimants directly affected by the disasters. Who is Entitled to the Deadline Relief? What is the Duration of the Relief Period? 2] As stated in the Joint Notice, the U.S.

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Global People Strategist

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Once a business is registered to operate in Colombia, the tax ID number that is issued is the most vital piece of information used to enroll employees into different programs that affect their social security (such as health insurance, pensions, unemployment funds, and welfare).

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Benefit Resource Inc.

AUGUST 2, 2023

Enhancing Employee Performance: When employees feel secure in their jobs and have access to benefits like health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities, they are more focused and motivated in their roles.

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Global People Strategist

JUNE 3, 2021

The purpose of the Act was to foster a healthy working relationship between the employer and the employees and provide all employees with basic employment rights such as minimum wage, paid leaves, compensation for overtime, protection against unlawful dismissal, and health and safety. Work Health and Safety Act 2011. Partnerships.

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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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Corporate Synergies

DECEMBER 3, 2018

In our experience, we find that nearly 10% of dependents enrolled in employee health & welfare plans are not eligible to be in the program. There are a couple of common ways that employers end up paying health insurance premiums for ineligible dependents. How ineligible dependents get enrolled in the first place.

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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

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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Insperity

JANUARY 2, 2012

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. If your company uses an intranet site, it can serve as an easy way to communicate benefits information. Keep it relevant. Don’t overwhelm your employees.

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