Week of April 12 2024 | SSG Insights

Posted: April 12, 2024 in SSG Insights

Form 5500 Deadline is July 31st

This Strategic Services Group (SSG) Compliance Advisor highlights the Form 5500 filing deadline and associated penalties that may apply for 2024.

Mental Health Parity Compliance Remains a Key Focus in 2024

The federal government is continuing its efforts to improve access to mental health and substance use disorder care in 2024, with a top enforcement priority being compliance with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) for employer-sponsored health plans.

HHS Encourages Urgent Review of HIPAA Compliance Following Health Care Cyberattack

In connection with its investigation into the recent cyberattack involving Change Healthcare, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is encouraging HIPAA covered entities and business associates to review their HIPAA compliance with urgency.