Panel Releases Recommendation for Anxiety Screening in Adults
On Sept. 20, 2022, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (PSTF) released a draft recommendation...
Departments Issue No Surprises Act FAQ and Clarify Independent Dispute Resolution Process
The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury (the...
Offboarding Involuntary Terminations: Employer Checklist
Ending an employment relationship can be difficult. Involuntarily terminating an employee can be...
Court Blocks Change to Preventive Care Contraceptive Guidelines
On Aug. 12, 2022, a federal district court blocked the Department of Health and Human...
Court Blocks ACA Sex Discrimination Rules for Religious Providers
On Aug. 26, 2022, a federal appeals court blocked the Department of Health and Human Services...
Medicare Part D Notices Due Before October 15, 2022
Each year, Medicare Part D requires group health plan sponsors to disclose to individuals who are...
ACA Pay or Play Penalties Will Increase for 2023
On Aug. 16, 2022, the IRS updated its frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the employer shared...
June & July 2022 | SSG Compliance Recap
The summer has seen a flurry of compliance-related activity, most notably the landmark decision...
Pay-or-Play Affordability Percentage Decreased for 2023
On Aug. 1, 2022, the IRS issued Revenue Procedure (Rev. Proc.) 2022-34 to index the contribution...
Departments Highlight Contraceptive Mandate Compliance Concerns
On June 27, 2022, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS) and the...
Strategies for Avoiding Litigation Over COBRA Notices
Employers are seeing an increase in lawsuits from former employees alleging deficient...
