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Federal Agencies Issue Guidance Requiring Coverage of OTC …

WEBAs we previously reported, group health plans and insurers, including fully insured and self-insured group health plans, including grandfathered group health plans …

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The US DOL Updates Its CHIP Model Notice

WEBThe US DOL has released a new model Employer CHIP Notice which is current as of January 31, 2022. Employers with group health plans that cover …

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COBRA Model Notices Updated

WEBOn January 31, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued and posted on its website updated model general and election notices that group health plans may use to comply …

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OSHA Announced Increase Enforcement in Healthcare Sector

WEBThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched an initiative to protect healthcare workers at hospitals and skilled nursing care facilities that …

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The US DOL Updates Its CHIP Model Notice

WEBThe US DOL has released a new model Employer CHIP Notice which is current as of July 31, 2022. Employers with group health plans that cover participants in …

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OSHA Offers Free Onsite Consultations to Small Businesses

WEBSmall business employers interested in a no-cost, confidential consultation may schedule a consultation by visiting www.osha.gov or calling 1-800-321- OSHA …

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The Second Vesting Period for New York’s Health Care Workers …

WEBThe first Vesting Period (September 1, 2022 to September 30, 2022) for health care worker bonus submissions has closed, but providers should be reminded …

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New Year, Possible New Federal Employment Laws & Regulations

WEBCOVID-19 workplace safety and health measures remain one of the dominate issues for federal agencies; but employers should also be aware of other …

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New York State Health Care and Mental Hygiene Worker Bonus …

WEBAs part of the Fiscal Year 2023 New York State Executive Budget legislation, $1.2 billion in funding has been allocated for the payment of bonuses for …

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Colorado Further Extends Public Health Emergency Paid Sick Leave

WEBOn July 15, 2022, HHS further extended the public health declaration through at least October 13, 2022, which means that leave under the PHE is still in effect. …

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IRS Releases 2023 Health Savings Account (HSA) Limits

WEBThe IRS has announced the 2023 inflation-adjusted amounts for health savings accounts (HSAs) as determined under the Internal Revenue Code. For 2023, …

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The End of the COVID-19 National Emergency Will Impact COBRA …

WEBThe Biden Administration announced that it will end both the COVID-19 National Emergency and Public Health Emergency (PHE) (collectively referred to as …

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Certain Events Trigger 30 or 60-Day Special Enrollment Periods

WEBUnder HIPAA, certain events that happen to employees or their dependents trigger a right to "special enroll" in a group health plan. Special enrollment allows …

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IRS Announces 2022 Limits for HSAs and High-Deductible Health …

WEBOn May 10, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced the 2022 inflation-adjusted amounts for health savings accounts (HSAs) as determined under the Internal …

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HHS Increases Civil Penalties for Certain Group Health Plan …

WEBOn November 15, 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued increased civil monetary penalties for HIPAA and Medicare payer …

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Colorado Releases Required Paid Family and Medical Leave

WEBIn 2020, the State of Colorado (CO) implemented a Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI). FAMLI requires employers with at least one …

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IRS Announces FSA Contribution Cap for 2024

WEBThe Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that the contribution limit for health flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for 2024 is $3,200. This is an increase …

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EEOC Proposes Wellness Incentive Limits

WEBOn January 7, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released a set of proposed rules (NPRMs) that would amend the incentives employers may offer …

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Colorado Greatly Expands Protections for Whistleblowers

WEBOn May 31, 2023, Governor Polis signed Senate Bill 22-097 (SB 22-097), which amends Colorado’s Public Health Emergency Whistleblower Law (CO PHEW). Of …

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NYS Emergency Paid Sick Leave & Families First Coronavirus …

WEBThis resource is intended for informational and educational use only. Neither the chart nor any other information provided by HR Works should be considered legal advice.

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