SSG Insights | Week of February 24, 2023
HIPAA Special Enrollment Requests to Increase Due to Loss of Medicaid Eligibility
Beginning April 1, 2023, states that maintained continuous Medicaid enrollment during the COVID-19 pandemic may start terminating coverage for ineligible individuals. Employers should prepare for an uptick in mid-year enrollment requests as individuals lose Medicaid eligibility. This Compliance Bulletin summarizes HIPAA’s special enrollment rules for employees (and dependents) who lose eligibility for Medicaid.
HHS Secretary Responds to the President’s Executive Order on Drug Prices
In response to President Joe Biden’s executive order on lowering prescription drug costs for Americans, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary chose three new models for testing to further build on the new prescription drug law. This Advisor explains further.
Workplace Culture | Unplugged: Creating Time to Think
In today’s “always on” work culture, it is not uncommon to be in a virtual meeting, viewing a presentation, and checking your phone simultaneously. Getting space to think without phone and computer alerts interrupting you can be challenging. Here are a few digital detox strategies to get started.
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