Compliance / Health Care Reform
Understanding the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a federal law that requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant workers. It was designed to prevent discrimination in the workplace.
The Compliance Tips You Need for Hiring Out-of-State Employees
Master compliance tips for hiring out-of-state employees, ensuring regulatory adherence. Learn about payroll, taxes, labor laws, and more.
Determining Whether to Offer Multiple Health Plan Options
When it comes to employee benefits, healthcare coverage is often considered one of the most crucial.
New Preventive Services Covered for Women
The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration recently updated its preventive services guidelines to expand the list of women’s preventive services.
New Protections Against Surprise Medical Bills
The 'No Surprises Act' is now in effect. Read about the new protections that are now in place - for the uninsured and insured.
The Impact of Biden's Competition Executive Order on the Health Care Industry
The American economy is finally recovering after more than a year of stagnation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. President Joe Biden’s administration wants to continue this momentum and further stimulate the economy. To help in that effort...
What You Need to Know About the Biden-Harris Administration’s Actions to Prevent Surprise Billing
On July 1, 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and the Treasury, as well as the Office of Personnel Management, issued “Requirements Related to Surprise Billing; Part I,”...
Non-discrimination test for Medical FSA: What Happens If I Don’t Pass?
The non-discrimination test, also called a compliance test, is required for all Medical FSA, Dependent Care Accounts, and Pre-tax of Premiums under section 125 of the IRS code...
Non-Discrimination Testing: The Basics
What is Non-Discrimination Testing? It is a test to show there is no discrimination between the benefits given to highly compensated employees (HCEs)/key employees and other employees at the company. No discrimination means that there is fairness between all employees in terms of eligibility...
Oregon's New Law on Balance Billing
When you receive a medical bill for a balance - even though you’ve already paid your deductible, coinsurance, or copayment- you might be wondering where the charges are coming from. Then you'll wonder why you, not your insurance, are responsible for paying it...
