Week of August 11, 2023 | SSG Insights

New FAQ Guidance on No Surprises Act and Transparency in Coverage

Recently, the Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services (the “Departments”) released new frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the No Surprises Act and the Transparency in Coverage final rules, giving employers more guidance and clarity around health plan out-of-network providers and fee disclosures.

Helping Employees Navigate Newborn and Adopted Child Insurance Coverage

Employers have an opportunity to impact employees on and off the job by providing needed benefits, including newborn and adopted children coverage options. This Insight provides an overview insurance coverage for newborns and adopted children and related employer considerations.

Employers Encouraged to Expand Access to Group Health Plans

In a letter dated July 20, 2023, from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to employers, plan sponsors and issuers, the Biden-Harris Administration (the Administration) is encouraging those entities to expand mid-year enrollment opportunities in group health plans for employees and their dependents who are losing coverage under Medicaid. This Compliance Update explains further.