Week of February 28, 2025

IRA Changes to Medicare Part D May Impact Employer Plans

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) includes several cost-reduction provisions to Medicare Part D plans that are designed to help beneficiaries but may also impact employer-sponsored health plans. This Compliance Bulletin provides an overview of the Part D changes.

REMINDER: Medicare Part D Disclosures due by March 1, 2025 for Calendar Year Plans

Executive Order Directs Federal Agencies to Improve Health Care Price Transparency

On Feb. 25, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order directing federal agencies to issue new guidance to improve health care price transparency.

Michigan Enacts Changes to Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Time

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed bills altering increases to minimum wage and paid sick time ordered by the Michigan Supreme Court last year.

MAR WEBINAR: Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) in 2025

Attend this month's webinar to learn how the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) requirements impact all group health plans.