by PC Editorial Staff | Aug 9, 2022 | ACA, Affordable Care Act, Employee benefit plans, HHS
In July 2022, federal agencies, including the Department of Labor (DOL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and Department of the Treasury (the Departments) released a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), specifically...
by PC Editorial Staff | Jul 6, 2022 | HHS, HIPAA, U.S. Supreme Court
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released guidance on the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), clarifying that the HIPAA Privacy Rule still applies to abortion records. In brief, this ensures that protected health...
by PC Editorial Staff | Feb 8, 2022 | ACA, Coronavirus (COVID-19), DOL, Familes First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), HHS
On February 4th, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and Department of the Treasury (collectively, the Departments) released Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Part 52 clarifying group health plan coverage of...
by Editorial Staff | Oct 11, 2021 | COBRA, HHS, IRS
On October 7th, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued guidance relating to COBRA continuation coverage deadlines. Also written by the Department of Treasury, Notice 2021-58 clarifies current COBRA coverage deadlines in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic....
by Editorial Staff | Oct 11, 2021 | ACA, Health Care Reform, HHS
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) oversees the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including any Affordable Care Act implementation processes. In summary, the ACA is a 2010 comprehensive health care reform law designed to extend health coverage to Americans....
by Editorial Staff | Oct 5, 2021 | Coronavirus (COVID-19), HHS, HIPAA
On September 30, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued guidance on the connection between HIPAA and COVID-19. In summary, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) protects patient health information from disclosure without...
