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Is Your Business Prepared When Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Begin in 2020?
Monday, July 22, 2019
Washington employers have already begun paying premiums to the state under the new Paid Family Medical Leave law, but there is still more work to be done before benefits start paying out in 2020. Organizations should take the time to review their existing benefits plans and how PFML fits into that structure.
HHS Changes Rule Regarding Prescription Drug Manufacturer Coupons and Cost-Sharing Requirements
Thursday, July 18, 2019
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the final Notice of Benefit & Payment Parameters for 2020.
Preparing for a Hardening Insurance Market
Tuesday, July 2, 2019
Up until 2018, companies have enjoyed the fruits of a “soft” commercial insurance market. A soft market is generally characterized by declining insurance rates and increased availability of generous coverage enhancements. Many things contribute to a soft market…
Recent Executive Order
Monday, July 1, 2019
President Trump issued an executive order last week directing the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), the Department of the Treasury (IRS), and the Department of Labor (DOL) to take various actions related to health care over the next two to six months.
Final Rules – Two New HRA Options for 2020
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
The Department of the Treasury, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Health and Human Services (the Departments) have jointly released the final expanded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) regulations.
Retain Employees with Student Loan Reimbursement
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
For the past six months, Washington State has been experiencing the lowest unemployment rate in over 50 years. Washington has gained over 83,000 jobs, across both the public and private sectors since April 2018. In such a competitive environment for talent, what are you doing to differentiate your organization and attract and retain the best and brightest candidates?
HHS Proposes Rolling Back Section 1557 Discrimination Protections Related to Gender Identity
Thursday, June 6, 2019
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) has released proposed regulations that would make significant changes to existing HHS guidance related to discrimination provisions contained in Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
HSA Requirements and Limits for 2020
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
The IRS released the 2020 health savings account (HSA) annual contribution limits and high deductible health plan (HDHP) requirements in IRS Rev. Proc. 2019-25.
REMINDER: PCORI Fees Due July 31
Monday, June 3, 2019
Employers who sponsored self-funded medical plans ending sometime during 2018 must report and pay the ACA Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fees no later than July 31, 2019.
Gender Health Benefits in Washington State
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
With the increased visibility and calls for equity for transgender and non-binary (i.e. individuals who do not identify with either male or female genders) individuals, many of our Washington State healthcare and nonprofit clients have recently received questions from employees about medical coverage for gender health services.
Protecting Organizations Against Invoice Manipulation
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Finance teams in most professional service organizations are by now quite accustomed to receiving phishing emails that purport to be from an officer of the company requesting the recipient to immediately wire funds for a new project or piece of equipment.
OCIPs – A Contractor’s Guide to Ensure Proper Protection
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Why would an owner want to have their project insured by an OCIP in the first place? While reasons such as continuity of coverage, ability to have smaller contractors participate, and better claims resolution often are cited…
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