June & July 2022 | SSG Compliance Recap

The summer has seen a flurry of compliance-related activity, most notably the landmark decision issued by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade. As we move into the second half of the 2022 employee benefits compliance calendar, there are a number of important issues to note.

This month's recap includes:

• SCOTUS Overturns Roe v. Wade; Employers Weigh Benefits Responses
• HHS Issues HIPAA Privacy Guidance for Abortion-Related Care
• Eleventh Circuit Says Employee Equitable Relief Apt for Beach of Fiduciary Duty During Enrollment
• HHS Q&A Explains How Health Plans Can Comply with HIPAA for Audio-Only Telehealth
• IRS Issues Guidance on Mileage Reimbursement Rate
• Departments Clarify ACA Birth Control Coverage Mandate

Questions of the Month:

• Can an HSA reimburse costs for abortion-related expenses?
• Can an HSA, health FSA, or HRA reimburse expenses incurred for OTC contraception obtained without a prescription?

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