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July 2022 Newsletter
The ACA imposes a fee on employers with a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) or a self-insured plan in order to fund the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute.
Transparency in Coverage Rules
Effective July 1, 2022, Transparency in Coverage rules require health insurance carriers and health plans to publicly publish large amounts of healthcare data using a Machine-Readable File (MRF) format.
June 2022 Newsletter
The Transparency in Coverage Final Rules require group health plans and health insurance issuers to disclose on a public website detailed pricing information in three separate machine-readable files (MRFs) by July 1, 2022.
May 2022 Newsletter
Inside this issue:
HSA/HDHP Limits Increase for 2023
Employee Retention in Turbulent Times
Virginia Aligns Overtime Pay Laws with FLSA
Join Blue Cross NC for a Webinar on Managing Pharmacy Costs
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Proposed Change to Family Coverage Affordability Rules
The IRS has released a proposed rule that would change the existing rules for eligibility for the premium tax credit.
April 2022 Newsletter
Anthem, Inc., has filed a preliminary proxy statement to change its name. The new name, pending shareholder approval in May, will be Elevance Health.
March 2022 Newsletter
From now through March 30, 2022, Optima members could win a $100 gift card to the retailer of their choice.
February 2022 Newsletter
Under the newly passed law, the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), compensation paid to a broker must be disclosed to both fully insured and self-insured group health plans.
Coverage of At-Home/Over-The-Counter COVID-19 Test Kits
A recent announcement from the federal government intends to increase access to COVID-19 testing. As of January 15, 2022, members can get reimbursed by their health plan without cost-share for the costs of over-the-counter (also called...
January 2022 Newsletter
Inside this issue:
Upcoming Drug Changes for BCBSNC
Medicare Savings Programs
Roanoke Oral Surgery Leaving Anthem Network
OSHA Vaccine ETS Reinstated for Private Employers
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