by Geralyn Isler | February 1, 2021 | Employee Benefits, Employer Guidance, Recommended Articles, Uncategorized
On Thursday, January 28, 2021, Kentucky rolled out a new website and hotline to assist Kentuckians so they can decide if they are eligible to be vaccinated. For more information and resources on vaccines in Ohio and Indiana, go to our COVID-19 alert page.
While employers are thinking through how best to prepare and support their employees from a health, education, safety, and legal perspective, some have reached out to us with questions.
by Geralyn Isler | January 8, 2021 | Employee Benefits, Health Care Reform, Recommended Articles
Beginning in 2022 certain non-network providers, high cost air ambulances and ancillary providers for emergency services will be prohibited from balance billing for surprise services without consent. The law applies to group health plans and health insurance carriers in the individual and group markets .
by Geralyn Isler | December 18, 2020 | Employee Benefits, Health Care Reform, Recommended Articles
In the Fall of 2020, the Transparency in Coverage final rules were issued. The Final Rule establishes requirements for the disclosure on group health plans and health insurers in the individual and group markets with the objective of putting health care price information in the hands of consumers.
by Geralyn Isler | August 10, 2020 | Employee Benefits, Employer Guidance, Insurance Company News, Recommended Articles
As we approach cold and flu season, the nation and the economy are still combating the affects of the COVID-19 pandemic. As with any public health issue, the insurance carriers work with and follow the guidance and protocols issued by the Centers for Disease Control... by Jim Beatrice | May 29, 2020 | Employee Benefits, Employer Guidance, Recommended Articles
The IRS released two notices (2020-29 & 2020-33) providing relief on cafeteria plan election rules and increasing the allowed health FSA carryover. These notices are not an employer requirement, rather options to consider. Keep in mind that if you want to adopt... by Angel Carrier | May 22, 2020 | Employee Benefits, Health Care Reform, Recommended Articles
What is the PCORI Fee? The Affordable Care Act established the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to explore the effectiveness, risks and benefits of medical treatments. The fees were originally scheduled to be collected for plan years and policy...
