Have a look at some of the top employee benefits stories from this quarter.
Paid Leave Oregon Benefits Will Begin 9/3/2023
This document will tell you all you need to know – and if you have further questions, your TPG consultant can assist.
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FAQs on ACA’s Cost-Sharing Limit and No Surprises Act
On July 7, 2023, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (Department) issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) overall cost-sharing limit and the No Surprises Act’s (NSA) protections against surprise medical billing.
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Open Enrollment 2024 — Benefit Notices
Employers that sponsor group health plans should provide certain benefit notices, such as the Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC’s) and Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA) notice, in connection with their plans’ open enrollment periods. This Compliance Overview includes a chart that summarizes the benefit notices employers should provide at open enrollment time.
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Update on WA Cares Fund
Governor Jay Inslee signed two bills passed by the Legislature making key changes to the Washington Cares Fund. These reforms will address coverage gaps and delay program implementation by 18 months.
