Law and regulation

Tax deductions, coverage limits and drug approval process all need to be addressed, say industry insiders.

Experts mull treatment of supplemental products, need for more producer education as DOL takes a closer look at benefit plans.

Having met with the President-elect’s pre-transition team, the broker org is ready to promote agent interests in new political landscape, says VP of gov’t affairs Marcy Buckner.

Experts mull treatment of supplemental products, need for more producer education as DOL takes a closer look at benefit plans.

Health savings accounts do not always fit compatibly with many benefits and as such can cause some employers to make some uncomfortable adjustments, says attorney Christopher A. Beinecke.

Washington insiders are likely candidates as point person to repeal and replace the ACA in the forthcoming administration.

The first 100 days will be critical for the new president to prove he can work with legislators, says Sun Life’s James Slotnick.

Industry lobbyists ready to defend employer-sponsored healthcare system and tackle cost, MLR issues under Republican-led Congress.

Washington insiders are likely candidates as point person to repeal and replace the ACA in the forthcoming administration.

The first 100 days will be critical for the new president to prove he can work with legislators, says Sun Life’s James Slotnick.

Whether Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump takes the oath of office next January, she or he will have to deal with the Affordable Care Act and the Cadillac tax, but parental leave might be on the ropes.

There’s been little discussion between Clinton and Trump, but plan sponsors remain concerned about post-ACA healthcare.

It would drive employers out of business or out of the state, marginalize benefit brokers and paint consumers into an economic corner.

The Office for Civil Rights will begin investigating breaches or protected health information that affect less than 500 individuals, says attorney Sheryl Feutz-Harter.

The Democrat’s campaign knew of the potential liability to ACA but corrections can be made, argues adviser Craig Hasday.

Although some uncertainties remain, consultants should be preparing clients now for upcoming changes.

Rising Affordable Care Act premiums are a hot election topic, but political fallout from the law will be felt long after the election.

The NLRB is concerned the ride-sharing company may be illegally blocking class actions and steps up enforcement actions targeting sharing economy.

The new wave of HHS-run desk audits plans to focus on financial organizations and is expected to cover breach notification and the security rule’s risk analysis and risk management requirements, says attorney Becky Williams.

There’s been little discussion between Clinton and Trump, but plan sponsors remain concerned about post-ACA healthcare.