The No Surprises Act was designed to protect patients from unexpected medical bills – and it’s...
Week 42: HMO, PPO, or HSA? Clearing Up One of the Most Common...
This week: HMO, PPO, or HSA? Employees mix these up constantly, and the confusion leads to bad plan...
Week 41: How long does COBRA last? That depends on the...
How long COBRA lasts depends on the qualifying event: termination or reduction in hours usually...
Week 40: Medigap vs. Medicare Advantage – What’s the Difference?
Medicare beneficiaries often face a big choice: Medigap or Medicare Advantage? Both options help...
Week 39: How Coordination of Benefits Works When an Employee...
This week: When an employee is covered by both their own job and a spouse’s plan, which one...
Week 38: Can (and Should) a Company Offer Coverage to 1099...
This week: Can a company offer health coverage to its 1099 contractors, and should it? It’s one of...
Week 37: How Long Can You Make New Hires Wait for Coverage?
This week: How long can an employer make new hires wait before coverage starts? The answer involves...
Week 36: Section 125 vs. Section 105(h): How Nondiscrimination...
Section 125 and Section 105(h) nondiscrimination rules cover different ground – §125 tests...
Week 35: Gag Clause Attestation: What It Is, Who Must File, and...
This week: The Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation (GCPCA) is now an annual federal...
Week 34: What Missing Clinical Trial Data Means for Employers...
This week: A recent FDA update revealed that nearly 30% of required clinical trial results are...