Application of the PCORI Fee to Common Types of Health Coverage or Arrangements
Download this chart to learn how the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund Fee (PCORI)...
Health Plan Fiduciary Litigation on the Rise
Enforcement of the strict standards of fiduciary conduct set forth in the Employee Retirement...
FTC Announces Rule Banning Noncompetes
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted to issue a final rule that would ban...
Supreme Court Rules That Mandatory Job Transfer Can Be Discriminatory Under Title VII
On April 17, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Muldrow v. City of St....
Medicare Part D Changes May Impact Creditable Coverage Status of Employer Plans
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) includes several cost-reduction provisions affecting...
Mental Health Parity Compliance Remains a Key Focus in 2024
The federal government is continuing its efforts to improve access to mental health and substance...
DOL Announces 2024 Penalties for Health & Welfare Plan Compliance Errors
Since 2015, federal agencies have been required to annually review the laws and regulations they...
February 2024 | SSG Compliance Recap
February saw a potential industry-changing lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson and its plan...
Key Health Plan Notice Updates for 2023, 2024 and Beyond
Employers should be aware of updates to several model notices that can be used to comply with...
DOL Updates Model Employer CHIP Notice
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), through its Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA),...
DOL Increases Civil Penalty Amounts for 2024
The Department of Labor (DOL) has released its 2024 inflation-adjusted civil monetary penalties...
