The Consolidated Appropriations Act

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Employers Face New Fiduciary Obligations

The Consolidated Appropriations Act introduced a slew of changes and new rules for employers with group health plans for their employees. It is in no way an exaggeration to describe these changes as seismic, a major upheaval in the employee-benefits world.

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The Consolidated Appropriations Act imposed new healthcare price transparency requirements on employer plans.

Now in Effect: New Healthcare Price Transparency Rules

August 15, 2022

3-minute read The Consolidated Appropriations Act imposed a string of new requirements on group health plans, including new reporting requirements and limitations on surprise billing and balance billing. …

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Businesses could see their workers’ compensation rise significantly under a new rule that would require them to reclassify independent contractors as employees.

Webinar: Employers with Health Plans Face New Fiduciary Rules

July 28, 2022

The Consolidated Appropriations Act introduced seismic changes in the employee-benefits world, yet few employers have heard of it or have any idea how to comply. As an employer, …

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Mental health parity laws are getting renewed attention under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, or CAA.

Crackdown in the Works on Mental Health Parity Law

July 11, 2022

4-minute read More government audits and ramped up enforcement of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. That’s what we can expect from the U.S. Department of …

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The new fiduciary obligations facing employers with group health plans is part of a seismic change in the employee-benefits world.

Employers Face New Fiduciary Obligations Under Health Law

June 27, 2022

4-minute read The new brokerage compensation transparency rules in the Consolidated Appropriations Act have gotten far less attention than they deserve. But the same can be said about …

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The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) includes provisions to help business owners struggling with recruiting employees.

Buried Treasure: CAA Help in Recruiting, Retaining Employees

June 6, 2022

4-minute read At 5,593 pages, the Consolidated Appropriations Act is one of the longest pieces of legislation in U.S. history. Sprinkled across its many pages are several provisions …

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Health Plan Brokers Face New Compensation Disclosure Rules

May 7, 2022

Transparency and shared expectations are gold standards of any successful business relationship. When it comes to their employee health plan broker, employers should look for someone who keeps …

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If you’ve taken the time to read and understand the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, you will have learned a few things.

The Secret Payments in Your Company’s Health Plan

May 3, 2022

Opinion By Jason Andrade If you’ve taken the time to read and understand the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, you will have learned three things: It’s time you …

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The Consolidated Appropriations Act: What Plan Sponsors Need to Know

April 22, 2022

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA) includes provisions that create a new fiduciary obligation for employers and change the way health benefits brokers and health insurance companies …

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