by Emerald Law | Jun 10, 2019 | Compliance
On May 24, 2019, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released proposed regulations that make significant changes to the current regulations of Section 1557 (“Final Rule”), which is the primary anti-discrimination provision of the Affordable Care Act... read more
by Emerald Law | Jun 10, 2019 | Compliance
Connecticut’s House of Representatives passed a paid family and medical leave law on June 21, 2019, which was previously approved by the Senate. Connecticut’s Governor Ned Lamont is expected to sign the bill into law. Under the Paid Family and Medical Leave program... read more
by Emerald Law | May 17, 2019 | Compliance
Employers subject to Washington D.C. Paid Family Leave must report and remit paid family leave contributions by July 1, 2019. Employers can submit their contributions through the Employers Self-Service Portal (ESSP), which is currently used by employers to submit... read more
by Emerald Law | May 17, 2019 | Compliance
The San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance (HCSO) requires “covered employers” to make certain health care expenditures for their “covered employees.” If a covered employer does not meet the expenditure requirement, they may need to make quarterly expenditures... read more
by Emerald Law | May 16, 2019 | Compliance
Employers that sponsor self-insured group health plans, including health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) and level-funded plans, have until July 31st to pay their fees that fund the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (“PCORI fees”). This year, employers... read more
by Emerald Law | May 14, 2019 | Compliance
UPDATED 6/12/19: On June 11, 2019, Massachusetts Governor Baker and Congressional leaders announced a proposed 3-month delay on the Paid Family and Medical Leave Program. The Massachusetts legislature still needs to vote on the delay and other technical amendments to... read more
by Emerald Law | May 13, 2019 | Compliance
Compliance Snapshot: New York City Local Law 185 and Local Law 186 impose lactation accommodation obligations on certain employers. In order for employers to comply with New York City (NYC) lactation accommodation laws, employers must: Develop and implement a... read more
by Emerald Law | May 10, 2019 | Compliance
The 2020 New York State Budget amended the state’s insurance law to now require certain insurers to cover medically-necessary egg freezing and in-vitro fertilization on policies after January 1, 2020. The law affects insurers writing policies delivered or issued for... read more
by Emerald Law | Apr 29, 2019 | Compliance
On March 28, 2019, a United States District Court found parts of the Department of Labor (DOL) final rule on Associated Health Plans (AHPs) unlawful. Specifically, the Court held that final rule was an unreasonable interpretation of the Employee Retirement Income... read more
by Emerald Law | Apr 17, 2019 | Compliance
The New Jersey Health Insurance Market Preservation Act (“NJ Individual Mandate”) requires New Jersey residents to maintain health coverage or face a penalty. Starting with Tax Year 2019, the NJ Individual Mandate requires third parties to verify individuals’ health... read more
