February 2025 Compliance Recap

The federal government in 2025 has is experiencing significant internal restructuring, workforce reductions, and communication restrictions across various departments. The results from the Departments of Labor and Health and Human Services investigations into Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) enforcement have been shared. The IRS has eased regulations surrounding ACA reporting, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) online disclosures come due, and President Trump signs an executive order on price transparency.

This month's recap includes:

• IRS Introduces Alternative Reporting Method for Health Coverage Statements
• Results of Agency Enforcement of MHPAEA Investigations
• Medicare Part D Disclosure for Plan Sponsors
• Enhanced Healthcare Price Transparency
• Question of the Month

Continue reading the full February compliance recap.

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