Final Rule Implements Ban on Surprise Medical Billing

On Aug. 19, 2022, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Treasury (Departments) jointly released a final rule implementing the ban on surprise medical billing under the No Surprises Act (NSA), which was enacted as part of the...

DOL Releases New Model Employer CHIP Notice

The Department of Labor (DOL), through its Employee Benefits SecurityAdministration (EBSA), has released a new model Employer CHIP Notice withinformation current as of July 31, 2022.As a reminder, the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Actof 2009...

U.S. Declares Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency

The United States recently declared monkeypox aPublic Health Emergency (PHE). The announcementcame during a briefing with the Department ofHealth and Human Services (HHS).The U.S. has confirmed more than 6,600 cases ofmonkeypox in 48 states. The PHE declaration by...

Departments Highlight Contraceptive Mandate Compliance Concerns

On June 27, 2022, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Treasury (Departments) issued a letter directing group health plan sponsors and issuers to ensure their plans comply with the contraceptive mandate under the Affordable Care Act...