Week of October 20, 2023 | SSG Insights

FAQs on Implementation of Transparency in Coverage

FAQ guidance had been released on Part 61 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), addressing the implementation of the transparency in coverage regulations as well as related transparency provisions.

PCORI Fee Amount Adjusted for 2024

The IRS has released Notice 2023-70, which provides the adjusted PCORI fee amount for plan years ending on or after Oct. 1, 2023, and before Oct. 1, 2024. Employers with self-insured health plans must pay the PCORI fee by July 31, 2024. This Legal Update provides an overview of the updated PCORI fee.

Proposed Guidance for Mental Health Parity Regulations

The proposed regulations would update the MHPAEA, building upon amendments to the law enacted by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 as well as interim final regulations, final regulations, and related guidance issued in 2012 and 2014.

Compliance Considerations for Self-Funding

Attend our upcoming November webinar to gain an understanding of the rules and regulations that govern self-insured health plans.