HR Compliance / Legislation Updates

A New Approach to Ensure Compliance with the ACA Contraceptive Mandate

On January 22, 2024, the Department of Labor, the Department of the Treasury, and the Department of Health and Human Services (collectively, "the Departments") issued FAQs on Part 64 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), addressing compliance with the ACA Contraceptive Mandate. This guidance is in response to reports of group health plans and insurers employing unreasonable medical management techniques, so employers should ensure their plans are reasonable in light of the guidance below... Keep Reading

WEBINAR

Consolidated Appropriations Act Compliance Requirements

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

2PM EST

Attend this month's webinar to learn how the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) requirements impact every group health plan.

Gain insights into:

The Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation
Employer responsibilities surrounding prescription drug data collection (RxDC)
The changing role of human resource personnel as fiduciaries

Be able to answer these questions:

What triggers a Department of Labor non-quantitative treatment limitations (NQTL) analysis audit?
What role can a TPA or broker play in responding to CAA requirements on behalf of an employer?
What are the penalties for non-compliance with the CAA components?

Registration Code: UBA410EW

Question of the Week

Q: A remote employee’s roommate has been disrupting their work to the point that their performance is suffering. How should we handle this?

A: This situation should be handled the same way you’d manage most work disruptions affecting an employee’s performance. Start by having a conversation with the employee about the disruption and explaining your concerns and performance expectations. Remind them that it’s their responsibility to maintain a working environment where they can be successful.