December 2024 | SSG Compliance Recap
December brought two bills easing employer ACA reporting requirements. President Biden stepped away...
Creating Meaningful Connections in the New Year
Loneliness has become a growing issue in America, with U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy...
Key Takeaways From the HHS’ Prescription Drug Cost Report
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) established consumer protections related to...
Telehealth Exception Has Expired for Calendar-year HDHP/HSA Plans
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Congress enacted legislation that temporarily...
HHS Proposes Changes to HIPAA Security Rule to Strengthen Cybersecurity for Electronic PHI
On Dec. 27, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a proposed rule...
Newly Passed Legislation Modifies ACA Reporting Requirements
On Dec. 23, 2024, President Joe Biden signed two bills into law that will streamline the...
Federal Appeals Court Reinstates Corporate Transparency Act Injunction
On Dec. 26, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit reinstated a nationwide...
Happy Holidays
As we begin our roadmap into 2025, we want to take a moment to let our clients, partners, and...
Week of December 20, 2024 | SSG Insights
CMS Status Updates on Advanced Explanation of Benefits Implementation
On April 23, 2024, and...
Q&A | Diabetes Supplies & HSAs
Q: Can a self-insured plan offer diabetes supplies at no cost and with no deductible on qualified...