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On July 24, 2020, President Trump issued a series of executive orders in an effort to lower drug prices.

This Legal Update provides an overview of the executive orders.

August is Medical Alert Awareness Month

If you are unable to speak for yourself, a medical ID bracelet or necklace can speak for you.  They can aid first responders and medical

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, states have passed new employee leave laws and issued new regulations and guidance on existing leave laws and programs.

This Compliance Bulletin briefly summarizes

On July 21, 2020, the IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2020-36 to index the contribution percentages in 2021 for purposes of determining affordability of an employer’s plan under the ACA.

This ACA

Survive the Summer Heat

Summer heat can be more than uncomfortable—it can be a threat to your health, especially for older adults and children. Whatever your age, don’t let the summer

In response to the national COVID-19 emergency, Anthem is giving their clients more time to enroll in a health plan, file and appeal claims, elect COBRA continuation coverage, and pay

ACA Compliance/Legal Update:  PCORI Fee Amount Adjusted for 2020

On June 8, 2020, the IRS published Notice 2020-44, which provides the adjusted PCORI fee amount for plan years ending on or

Premium Credits Related to COVID-19 – ERISA Fiduciary Rules

Because many employees have not been using their insurance benefits due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some group medical, dental and vision carriers

Managing your Chronic Condition During the COVID-19 Pandemic

If you’re one of the 133 million Americans with a chronic condition, you’ve probably experienced disruptions to how you manage your condition due

On May 20, 2020, the IRS released the inflation-adjusted limits for HSAs and HDHPs for 2021. These limits include: (1) the maximum HSA contribution limit, (2) the minimum deductible amount