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Biden Reinstates Gay, Transgender Protections to Ban Discrimination in Health Care

Date:: May 10, 2021

The Biden administration is reversing a Trump-era policy that had rolled back protections for transgender individuals under the Affordable Care Act.

COVID Relief Package: What Employers Need to Know

Date:: March 10, 2021

Congress has passed the sweeping $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill and sent it to the White House for President Biden to sign.

Trump Signs Federal COVID-19 Relief Act

Date:: December 28, 2020

President Trump signed the COVID-19 relief bill, which includes $900 billion earmarked for COVID-19 aid. In addition to extending the availability of tax credits for employers that continue to provide leave under the terms established by the FFCRA, the bill contains a number of other takeaways for employers.

Final Rule Provides Flexibility to Grandfathered Health Plans

Date:: December 15, 2020

Group health plans that are grandfathered under the Affordable Care Act will find it easier to preserve their grandfather status under a newly-released final rule.

What Justice Barrett's Supreme Court Confirmation Means for Employers

Date:: October 26, 2020

There is little question that the Senate's 52-48 vote Monday night to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to fill the seat of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will have a big impact on employers and employees.

Employers Win Religious Opt-Out in Supreme Court Birth Control Coverage Case

Date:: July 10, 2020

The Supreme Court has ruled that employers with religious or moral objections to birth control may deny contraceptive coverage to their employees without violating the Affordable Care Act.

DOL Updates COBRA Model Notices

Date:: May 11, 2020

The US Department of Labor has revised its model COBRA notices to provide additional information about COBRA's interaction with Medicare.

Supreme Court Hears High-Stakes ACA Birth Control Coverage Case

Date:: May 7, 2020

The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could make it easier for employers to deny their employees contraceptive coverage by claiming religious or moral objections. A ruling is expected by the end of June.

DOL Issues New COVID-19 Relief for Benefit Plans

Date:: April 30, 2020

The US Department of Labor has issued deadline relief and other guidance to aid employers, employee benefit plans, plan participants and other service providers affected by the coronavirus outbreak.

California, Other States and Insurers Eliminate Cost Sharing for Coronavirus Testing

Date:: March 13, 2020

With the number of coronavirus (or COVID-19) cases steadily rising in the US, states and insurers are trying to alleviate the pressure on citizens by eliminating cost sharing for coronavirus testing.

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Biden Reinstates Gay, Transgender Protections to Ban Discrimination in Health Care

COVID Relief Package: What Employers Need to Know

Trump Signs Federal COVID-19 Relief Act

Final Rule Provides Flexibility to Grandfathered Health Plans

What Justice Barrett's Supreme Court Confirmation Means for Employers

Employers Win Religious Opt-Out in Supreme Court Birth Control Coverage Case

DOL Updates COBRA Model Notices

Supreme Court Hears High-Stakes ACA Birth Control Coverage Case

DOL Issues New COVID-19 Relief for Benefit Plans

California, Other States and Insurers Eliminate Cost Sharing for Coronavirus Testing

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