The U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury have collectively issued a new series of frequently asked questions and answers primarily directed toward preventive care issues. The new FAQs address a range of specific issues relating to the requirement that health plans (other than grandfathered plans) make coverage for preventive care available without … Continue Reading »
The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services and Treasury have released proposed regulations, a fact sheet, and a press release on the Affordable Care Act contraceptives coverage under Women’s Preventive Health Services and the exemption for religious organizations. This proposal, issued on January 30, 2013, attempts to accommodate religious employers’ objections to all or some … Continue Reading »
The federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has endorsed new guidelines for the coverage of women’s preventive health care services applicable to group health plans. Although many group health plans already cover a range of women’s preventive health care services, employers and other plan sponsors will need to assess the scope of their plans’ … Continue Reading »
The U.S. Departments of Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services have jointly released regulations that address the preventive health care requirements established by the recent health care reform legislation. The regulations apply to plan years beginning on and after September 23, 2010. For calendar year plans, the rules take effect January 1, 2011. The … Continue Reading »
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