by Birch | Feb 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Administration recently announced its intention to end both the COVID-19 pandemic national emergency period and the public health emergency as of May 11, 2023. The end of each will bring about many public health developments, including very significant changes...
by Birch | Jan 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
A new year means new laws. Employers should be aware of the following state law changes that recently went into effect. Philadelphia Philadelphia’s Commuter Transit Benefit Programs Employee ordinance (“Ordinance”) requires Covered Employers (defined as individuals,...
by Birch | Jan 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
Late in the afternoon on December 23, 2022, the Administration issued Affordable Care Act FAQ #56, and in doing so gave a little holiday gift to all group health plans nationwide. The guidance establishes limited deadline and enforcement relief for the 2020 and 2021...
by Birch | Jan 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Department of Health and Human Services has announced the new out-of-pocket (OOP) limits that will apply to group and individual health plans during the 2024 plan year. To comply with the ACA, non-grandfathered health plans cannot require a participant to pay more...
by Birch | Jan 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
On December 23, 2022, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (CAA23) was signed into law. While this legislation does not include as many health provisions as the CAA of 2021, it does include the anticipated relief on telehealth coverage offered through qualified...
by Birch | Dec 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Last year, nearly 60% of U.S. employees admitted to struggling with work-related stress. Currently, prescription drug utilization for behavioral health issues is at an all-time high, indicating that many Americans in today’s workforce are seeking treatment for...
