Notice of coverage options available through the Exchanges *

USA - May 9 2013
On May 8, 2013, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published Technical Release No. 2013-02, which provides temporary guidance addressing the Patient…

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Additional guidance issued on summary of benefits and coverage disclosure requirements *

USA - May 3 2013
The U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury recently issued new guidance and templates regarding the summary of…

Co-authors: Joanna C. Kerpen.

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Favorable temporary ACA exemption for expatriate health plans *

USA - May 2 2013
Recently issued guidance addresses the unique compliance issues surrounding expatriate health plans under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care…

Co-authors: Megan Mardy, Todd A. Solomon.

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ACA guidance on 90-day waiting periods and certificates of creditable coverage *

USA - April 11 2013
Recently issued Affordable Care Act guidance clarifies the prohibition on waiting periods in excess of 90 days and eliminates the requirement to…

Co-authors: Megan Mardy, Jamie A. Weyeneth.

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New HIPAA regulations require action by group health plans *

USA - March 7 2013
Final HIPAA privacy and security regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human services will require action by group health plan…

Co-authors: Jamie A. Weyeneth.

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