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Please join USI for our Health and Welfare Benefits Compliance Update Important topics to include: •Mental Health Parity Act final rules •Other new changes for 2025, such as HIPAA and “reproductive” PHI, fixed indemnity plan disclosures, and Medicare Part D creditable coverage determinations •Developments to watch, including fiduciary responsibilities, and regulations perhaps being subject to challenge Here is the link to register for the webinar: Event Registration (usi.com)

Join NFP for the next Get Wise Wednesday, covering the essentials of welfare benefit nondiscrimination testing. This session will address topics like medical coverage, health FSAs, DCAP, eligibility, and benefits tests, with practical insights and real-world examples on testing timing, eligibility, and resolving plan design issues. Register now: https://bit.ly/3UEoqBt #NFP #NFPLouisiana

📰 Please join USI for our Health and Welfare Benefits Compliance Update as we look towards important topics to wrap up 2024 while looking ahead to 2025. Important topics to include: - Mental Health Parity Act final rules - Other new changes for 2025, such as HIPAA and “reproductive” PHI, fixed indemnity plan disclosures, and Medicare Part D creditable coverage determinations - Developments to watch, including fiduciary responsibilities, and regulations perhaps being subject to challenge Here is the link to register for the webinar: https://lnkd.in/edekX2SK

PBMs face ERISA fiduciary breach claims in two new lawsuits; Gender-affirming benefits: Best practices for group health plans; Health care AI, intended to save money, turns out to require a lot of expensive humans; .... and more -- BenefitsLink Health & Welfare Plans Newsletter, January 10 https://lnkd.in/gzG242EP

Complying with the ACA disclosure requirements just got a whole lot easier; OPM unveils plans and policy goals for federal health care in 2026; District Court dismisses ERISA fiduciary breach claims against J&J; .... and more -- BenefitsLink Health & Welfare Plans Newsletter, January 29 https://lnkd.in/g73TNPeX

Another employer files ERISA lawsuit against TPA over claims data dispute; Employers may follow Medicare coverage of GLP-1 weight loss drugs; How to financially optimize value-based care; .... and more -- BenefitsLink Health & Welfare Plans Newsletter, November 27 https://lnkd.in/gYCEZ4-m

Please join Kerri Willis and me for an in-depth discussion of the impact of the 2024 on employer-provided health care!

Telehealth services safe harbor for HDHPs expires December 31: Next steps for plan sponsors; ACA reporting changes: Good news for plan sponsors; ERISA claim accuses plan administrator and Cigna affiliates of co-pay maximizer scheme; .... and more -- BenefitsLink Health & Welfare Plans Newsletter, December 30 https://lnkd.in/gV_2S2jt

District Court dismisses J&J health plan fiduciary breach case; 46% of health plan sponsors haven't taken the first step to control costs; ACA insurers denied nearly 1 out of every 5 claims for in-network services; .... and more -- BenefitsLink Health & Welfare Plans Newsletter, January 28 https://lnkd.in/g_FG9gm9

Q4 2024 Compliance Check: Five Reminders for Employer-Sponsored Health and Welfare Plans 📅 5500 Forms: For plans renewing on January 1st, don’t forget to file your 5500 forms before the deadline. 📋 Medicare Part D Notices: Make sure employees receive their Medicare Part D creditable coverage notices by October 15th. 🔄 Open Enrollment: Now’s the time to review and update your health and welfare plan documents for the upcoming open enrollment period. 📑 ACA Reporting: Get ready for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting requirements, with filings due in early 2025. ✉️ COBRA Notices: Keep your COBRA notices up to date and ensure they’re sent out to eligible employees without delay. Have any questions? We’re here to help! #inspirebenefitconsultants #healthinsurance #employeebenefits #compliance #medicarepartD #cobra #affordablecareact #consultants #Q4