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Mental Health Parity Act: A Compliance Wake-Up Call

In addition to amending the MHPAEA, on Aug. 12, the DOL entered into a settlement agreement with United Healthcare … See more

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Federal Court Determines That Autism Treatment Exclusion …

WEBOn March 5, 2021, a California federal court ruled in Doe v. United Behavioral Health that UnitedHealth violated the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (Parity Act) and …

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Consolidated Appropriations Act Adds Mental Health Parity …

WEBSection 203 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), which became law on December 27, 2020, requires group health plans to evaluate compliance with the …

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The Genesis of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act

WEBThe Genesis of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. April 29, 2024. Hall Benefits Law, LLC. Before the Mental Health Parity Act of 1996 (MHPA), …

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3 Questions About DOL’s Mental Health Parity Push

WEBLaw 360 (November 18, 2022, 5:44 PM EST) — The U.S. Department of Labor has vowed to continue its aggressive enforcement of a law requiring employer health plans to …

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DOL Releases Fact Sheet and FAQs on FMLA and Mental Health …

WEBThe Department of Labor (DOL) has released Fact Sheet 280 and a series of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and …

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Mercy Health Agrees To $4M Deal in Retirement Fund Fight

WEBThe parties in Hill v. Mercy Health Corp. (N.D. Ill.) reached a settlement agreement in a case where the plaintiffs accused the defendants of mishandling their …

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HIPAA Violations in ABC Medical Documentary Result in $999,000 …

WEBUnfortunately, the hospitals failed to ask patients for permission. This failure led to violations of HIPAA in that patients’ identities and protected health information …

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The Self-Funded Plan’s Guide To Gender-Affirming Coverage

WEBThe Self-Funded Plan’s Guide To Gender-Affirming Coverage. November 1, 2023. Hall Benefits Law, LLC. By Tim Kennedy and Anne Tyler Hall (October 31, 2023) …

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Hall Benefits Law – HBL offers employers comprehensive legal …

WEBHBL offers employers comprehensive legal guidance on benefits in mergers and acquisitions, Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), executive compensation, …

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New Audit Rules for Employee Benefits Plans Take Effect

WEBNew Audit Rules for Employee Benefits Plans Take Effect. March 11, 2022. Hall Benefits Law, LLC. After the U.S. Department of Labor expressed concerns about …

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Is Simultaneous Sponsorship of an FSA, HRA, and HSA Possible

WEBCombining FSA, HRA, and HSA. Certain types of HRAs may be used simultaneously with an HSA as noted on Form 969: An FSA is considered “other health …

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Class Action Lawsuit Accuses UnitedHealthcare Group of …

WEBMembers of self-funded healthcare plans administered by UnitedHealthcare Group (“United”) have filed a class action lawsuit against the company for violating its …

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Why Controlled Group Status Matters to Both Health and Welfare …

WEBHealth and Welfare Benefit and Retirement Plans. Controlled group status matters because it is part of determining the application of ERISA requirements for …

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Nurse Wins $41M Jury Verdict Against Kaiser Permanente in

WEBA jury has ordered Kaiser Permanente, a California health care provider, to pay a former charge nurse more than $41 million in damages for her age and disability …

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Key Benefits Considerations in Mergers & Acquisitions

WEBHBL offers employers comprehensive legal guidance on benefits in mergers and acquisitions, Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), executive compensation, …

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Recent State and Federal Scrutiny Presents Unique Opportunity …

WEBHall Benefits Law. HBL offers employers comprehensive legal guidance on benefits in mergers and acquisitions, Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), …

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Asset or Stock Purchase: Form of Transaction and the Impact to …

WEBFor the purpose of this post, we’ll examine two common types of corporate transactions and the issues companies need to consider: Stock purchase – The buyer …

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