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Testing for COVID and Your Kits for Free: Expanded Coverage of OTC COVID-19 Test Kits and Developments in Preventive Care

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Have questions about the new Frequently Asked Questions for group health plans’ coverage of over-the-counter COVID-19 test kits? Our Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Group addresses key provisions of the extensive requirements for plans and issuers. Plans have a pair of safe harbors to limit reimbursement to $12 per test and limit the number of tests available to eight per month (or 30 days) Plans have some flexibility to prevent fraud and offer education to participants Certain plans must provide preventive care for colonoscopies and contraceptive services Read the [...]Read more

ADVISORY: The American Health Care Act Moves Forward: What Employers need to Know About the House-Passed Bill

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The American Health Care Act may not be law yet, but the House-passed version gives us an idea of what to expect. Our Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Group provides an outline of the current bill and the changes it would bring to the Affordable Care Act. Employer reporting requirements Taxes What’s next Read the full advisory here. [...]Read more