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Sarah Borders, CEBS
May 2, 2024 4 min read

Changes to Medicare Part D and Why It Matters to Employers

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 makes several changes to Medicare Part D ...
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Sarah Borders, CEBS
May 2, 2024 3 min read

Federal Government Issues Final Rules on Fixed Indemnity Coverage and Short-Term Limited Duration Insurance

On April 3, 2024, the DOL, HHS and IRS issued final rules imposing new requirements on ...
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Sarah Borders, CEBS
May 2, 2024 2 min read

PCORI Fees Due by July 31, 2024

The PCORI fee must be reported each year on IRS Form 720 for the second quarter of the ...
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Sarah Borders, CEBS
April 1, 2024 5 min read

What do Employer Plan Sponsors Need to Know about the Johnson & Johnson Lawsuit?

On February 5, 2024, plaintiffs filed a class action complaint accusing Johnson & ...
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Sarah Borders, CEBS
April 1, 2024 1 min read

OCR Reminds Covered Entities that Safeguarding HIPAA PHI is Top Priority

As a result of the cyberattack on Change Healthcare (HIPAA business associate of United ...
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Sarah Borders, CEBS
April 1, 2024 2 min read

IRS Issues Alert on Wellness Expense Reimbursements

The IRS has released an alert confirming that personal expenses for general wellness and ...
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Sarah Borders, CEBS
March 1, 2024 5 min read

What is a controlled group for Applicable Large Employer (ALE) status?

Many benefits-related regulations apply the controlled group test, including for the ...
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Sarah Borders, CEBS
March 1, 2024 1 min read

2025 ACA Penalties Released

Recently the IRS updated its ACA webpage and FAQs reflecting the indexed changes to the ...
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Sarah Borders, CEBS
March 1, 2024 1 min read

Next Round of RxDC Submissions Due by June 1, 2024

Section 204 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) requires group health plans and ...
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