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  • Practice Area: Health and Welfare
Summary of Essential Health Benefits Bulletin
January 31, 2012
Getting It Straight: Your 2012 PPACA Checklist
January 2012
IRS Guidance On Form W-2 Reporting of Group Health Plan Coverage
January 5, 2012
Pay Pulls: Proposed regulation on PPACA premium tax credit
December 2011
Recent Developments Involving Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions and Gender Identity Disorder
December 2, 2011
Summary Judgments: What is required in the summary of benefits and coverage?
November 2011
PPACA Checkup: Planning for the future impact of PPACA
October 2011
Health Care Reform: 2012 and Beyond
October 2011
Internal Claims and Appeals and External Review under Health Care Reform
September 2011
Comparative Advantages: The comparative effectiveness fee
September 2011
Agencies Issue Summary of Benefits Proposed Regulation Under PPACA
August 22, 2011
Rescind Developments: Rescissions under PPACA
August 2011
New York's Marriage Equality Act: Top 10 Questions (and Answers) for Health and Welfare Plan Sponsors
August 2, 2011
New Proposed HIPAA Accounting Regulation Adds Up To Big Changes for Health Plans
July 13, 2011
Amendment to Affordable Care Act's Claims and Appeals Rules
July 6, 2011
"Well" Wishes: PPACA and wellness programs
July 2011
IRS Releases Notice 2011-35 and Requests Comments on Health Coverage Fee to Fund Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
June 28, 2011
Report "Calls": The PPACA's impact on Form W-2 reporting requirements
June 2011
IRS Request for Comments on Employer Mandate, Full-Time Employee Definition, and Waiting Period Issues
May 20, 2011
"Kid" Stuff: Issues regarding adult-children coverage under the PPACA
May 2011
Repeal of Expanded 1099-MISC Reporting Is Official
April 14, 2011
Florida Court Upholds ADA "Safe Harbor" in Broward County Wellness Program Case
April 12, 2011
Transition Guidance Issued on Form W-2 Reporting For Health Care Costs
April 1, 2011
Adult Child Health Care Premiums May Constitute Wages for State Tax Purposes
February 22, 2011
Physical "Education": Are executive physical programs affected by the PPACA's new nondiscrimination rules?
February 2011
HHS Requests Comments on CO-OP Rules and Loans and Grants under PPACA
January 31, 2011
2010 Ends with a Flurry of Health and Welfare Guidance
January 21, 2011
IRS Provides Further Guidance on Operation of the Small Business Health Insurance Tax Credit
January 5, 2011
FAQ "Stack": Agency FAQs on PPACA implementation
January 2011
Checklist Checkup: 2011 PPACA Plan Amendment Checklist
December 2010
Health Care Open Enrollment For 2011
November 2010
Notice "Says": What notices are required by PPACA?
November 2010
Form W-2 Health Care Reporting Made Optional for 2011
October 12, 2010
IRS Releases Draft Form For Claiming the Small Business Health Insurance Tax Credit
October 6, 2010
Limit, Less: An inside look at PPACA's restrictions on pre-existing Conditions and annual and lifetime limits.
October 2010
IRS Issues Guidance on Over-the-Counter Medicines and Drugs
September 23, 2010
Enforcement Grace Period for Key Aspects of New Claims and Appeals Rules and Additional Rules on Grandfathering, Age 26 Dependent Coverage, Highly Compensated Employees, and other PPACA Requirements
September 22, 2010
Model Notices to Comply with PPACA's Claims and Appeals Regulation and Interim Guidance on the Federal External Review Process
August 25, 2010
Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan Program- Interim Final Rule
August 16, 2010
PPACA Appeal Process Changes – Interim Final Rule
July 28, 2010
Preventive Care Requirements under PPACA - Interim Final Rule
July 22, 2010
HHS Issues Final Application for Early Retiree Reinsurance Program
July 1, 2010
Agencies Issue Regulations On Pre-existing Condition Exclusions, Annual & Lifetime Limits, Rescission, & Patient Protections
June 29, 2010
"Grandfather" Status Under PPACA—Interim Final Rule
June 15, 2010
IRS Provides Important Details on the 2010 Small Business Health Care Tax Credit
May 25, 2010
Preparing for Health Care Reform: A Chronological Guide for Employers
May 2010
Dependent Coverage to Age 26 Interim Final Rule
May 13, 2010
Retiree Reinsurance Program Interim Final Regulation
May 6, 2010
Health Care Reform Insurance Web Portal Interim Final Rule
May 5, 2010
Tax-Free Treatment for Adult Child's Health Care Coverage
May 4, 2010
Chart of Key PPACA Provisions
April 21, 2010
Two-Month Extension to COBRA Subsidy Signed into Law on April 15, 2010
April 19, 2010
Effective Date Chart: Key Provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
April 7, 2010
Groom Dial-in: Navigating Health Care Reform
March 31, 2010
New Model Notices Issued for the COBRA Subsidy Extension Provisions of the Temporary Extension Act
March 22, 2010
One-Month Extension to COBRA Subsidy Signed into Law on March 2, 2010
March 4, 2010
New Interim Final Regulations on Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008
March 3, 2010
New Interim Final Regulations on Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008
February 15, 2010
Health Care Reform Update, January 26, 2010
January 26, 2010
DOL Issues New Model Notices for the COBRA Subsidy Extension
January 15, 2010
Groom Presentation: Overview of Health Care Reform
January 14, 2010
Qualified Transportation Plans: IRS Delays Effective Date Again for Mass Transit Electronic Payment Cards
December 23, 2009
Two-Month Extension to COBRA Subsidy Signed into Law
December 22, 2009
Health Care Reform Update, December 18, 2009
December 18, 2009
DOL Issues Two New FAQs Related to COBRA Premium Subsidy
December 7, 2009
Red Flags Rule: FTC Delays Enforcement Deadline and House Passes Legislation to Limit the Rule
November 4, 2009
Health Care Reform Side-by-Side Chart, October 2009
October 16, 2009
New Interim Final Regulation on Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
October 16, 2009
Group Health Plan Excise Tax Reporting Obligations Coming in 2010
October 9, 2009
Red Flags Rule: Application to Health Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Reimbursement Arrangements, Dependent Care Assistance Programs and Transportation Plans
October 1, 2009
New York Enacts New COBRA and Dependent Coverage Laws
September 3, 2009
HHS Issues HIPAA Security Breach Notification Rules
August 25, 2009
Health Care Reform Update: House Discussion Draft - July 2, 2009
July 2, 2009
Health Care Reform Update - June 16, 2009
June 16, 2009
IRS Issues New Q&As Related to COBRA Premium Subsidy
June 12, 2009
DOL Issues Details of Appeal Process for COBRA Subsidy Denials
May 28, 2009
IRS Announces 2010 HSA/HDHP Limits
May 20, 2009
New HITECH Act HIPAA Guidance
May 12, 2009
Stimulus Act Modifications to the Health Coverage Tax Credit
May 12, 2009
DOL Issues New FAQs Related to COBRA Premium Subsidy
April 2, 2009
IRS Issues Additional COBRA Premium Assistance Guidance
March 31, 2009
DOL Issues Model Notices and New FAQs Related to COBRA Premium Subsidy
March 19, 2009
IRS Issues Additional COBRA Premium Assistance Guidance
March 5, 2009
IRS Issues COBRA Premium Assistance Guidance
February 26, 2009
COBRA Provisions in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
February 18, 2009
New HIPAA Privacy & Security Requirements in Stimulus Bill
February 17, 2009
Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009
February 13, 2009
COBRA Provisions in Economic Stimulus Legislation
January 29, 2009
Recent Developments in Four States Regarding Same-Sex Marriage and Civil Unions
January 12, 2009
Bicycle Commuter Benefits Added as Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefit
November 11, 2008
Congress Passes New Benefit Standards for Group Health Plans
October 28, 2008
Ninth Circuit Holds ERISA Does Not Preempt San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance
October 2, 2008
New San Francisco & Massachusetts Guidance
September 15, 2008
Recent IRS Guidance on Health Savings Accounts
July 10, 2008
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008
July 2, 2008
HEART Act of 2008 - Part 1: Retirement Plan Issues
June 20, 2008
HEART Act of 2008 - Part 2: Cafeteria Plan Issues
June 20, 2008
Paid Sick Leave in the Nation's Capital
June 12, 2008
HEART Act Provides Benefits for Those in Military Service
June 3, 2008
In-Depth: Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
June 1, 2008
Congressional Hearing Raises Concerns About HSAs
May 19, 2008
IRS Announces 2009 HSA/HDHP Limits
May 15, 2008
Federal Courts Appear to Disagree on Whether ERISA Preempts State and Local Health Reform Laws
March 12, 2008
In Depth - Courts Delve into Whether a Pharmacy Benefit Manager is a Fiduciary under ERISA
March 2008
December Health Plan Update
December 18, 2007
DOL and IRS Issue Supplemental Health Plan Guidance and Qualified Medical Expense Guidance
December 18, 2007
IRS Updates Long-Standing Proposed Cafeteria Plan Regulations
August 28, 2007
IRS Proposed Rules on Employer Comparable Contribution to HSAs
June 15, 2007
Third Circuit Court Upholds Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Regulation on Retiree Medical Plans & Medicare
June 15, 2007
IRS Announces 2008 HSA/HDHP Limits
June 7, 2007
San Francisco's New Paid Sick Leave Ordinance and Other California Employment Law Issues
March 6, 2007
Treasury and IRS Issue Guidance on HRA & Health FSA Transfers to HSAs
February 27, 2007
HSA Provisions in the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006
January 4, 2007
DOL, Treasury & HHS issue final HIPAA Nondiscrimination Rules
December 21, 2006
DOL, Treasury & HHS issue final HIPAA Wellness Program Rules
December 21, 2006
Another Reason 40 is the New 30: The ADEA May Not Protect You From Age Discrimination
September 12, 2006
DOL Guidance Provides Further Clarification on HSAs and ERISA
September 9, 2006
Health Opportunity Patient Empowerment Act of 2006
September 9, 2006
IRS Final Comparability Regulations for Employer Contributions to HSAs
August 8, 2006
IRS Expands Use of Debit/Credit Card Technology for Health Plans and Dependent Care Assistance Programs
July 14, 2006
IRS Proposed Regulations Update and Clarify Rules on Dependent Care Assistance Expenses
July 5, 2006
Current Health Plan Funding Opportunities
March 23, 2006
The Top 10 funding issues for HSA account owners and employers
February 13, 2006
Brief of Mid-Atlantic Medical Services, Inc. in Opposition to Petitioners' Writ of Certiorari
November 28, 2005
IRS Proposed Comparability Regulations for Employer Contributions to HSAs
September 16, 2005
Recent IRS Guidance on FSA/HSA/HRA Accounts
June 6, 2005
COBRA Final Rules Contain Helpful Model Notices For Use By Plan Administrators But Also Impose Additional Notice Requirements
November 4, 2004
IRS Issues Comprehensive HSA Guidance That Clarifies Many Issues and Sets Forth Several New Rules
August 2, 2004
Aetna Health Inc. v. Davila
July 29, 2004
IRS Ruling Confirms Tax-Planning Opportunities for LTD Plans
June 23, 2004
Same-Sex Domestic Partner Benefits – Current Legal and Plan Drafting Issues
June 2004
Treasury Guidance Restricts Use of Health Savings Account (HSA) with Health Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) and/or Health Reimbursement Arrangement
May 19, 2004
Health Savings Accounts – Favorable IRS And DOL Guidance
April 13, 2004
Tax-Free Subsidies For Employer-Sponsored Retiree Prescription Drug Plans (New Medicare Part D § 1860D-22)
January 15, 2004
How Health Savings Accounts Compare To Health Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSAs) and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs)
December 3, 2003
Groom Law Group files Amicus Curiae brief urging U.S. Supreme Court to grant certiorari in Aetna Health Inc., v. Davila
October 17, 2003
IRS Revenue Ruling Allowing Health Plans to Reimburse Nonprescription Medicine and Drugs
September 8, 2003
Comments on COBRA Notice Regulations
July 31, 2003
COBRA Proposed Regulations Contain Helpful Guidance in the Form of Model Notices But Impose New Notice Requirements
June 9, 2003
Kentucky Association of Health Plans, Inc. v. Miller
April 18, 2003
Groom Law Group Files Amicus Curiae Brief in Supreme Court Treating Physician Rule Case
March 25, 2003
New Health Tax Credit, New COBRA Election Period, Contained in Enacted Trade Bill
November 1, 2002
Employer-Sponsored College Savings Plans— An Attractive New Employee Benefit?
October 7, 2002
Funding Employee Benefits Through Captives: ERISA Issues
September 17, 2002
Innovative Uses of Insurance for Employee Benefits
September 17, 2002
Erie County Retiree Health ADEA Litigation Settles -- Be Careful What the EEOC Once Asked For
April 30, 2002
Groom Law Group Files Amici Curiae Brief to the Supreme Court of Alabama
April 1, 2002
Recent Trend in Health Care: Defined Contribution Health Care Arrangements
February 14, 2002
Eleventh Circuit Preemption Decisions
February 4, 2002
Synopsis of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act
January 7, 2002
Department of Labor Issues Final Claims Regulations
July 1, 2001
District Court Holds on Remand that Erie County's Retiree Health Program Flunks ADEA's
July 1, 2001
Pennsylvania Supreme Court finds that State Law Claims Against Plan Decision-Makers for
July 1, 2001
Title VII Prohibits Exclusion of Prescription Contraceptives from Comprehensive Prescription Coverage under Employer's Health Plan.
July 1, 2001
DOL, IRS, and HHS Issue Final Nondiscrimination Rules
May 1, 2001
Amicus brief on Alta Health & Life Ins. v. Gilbert, prepared by Groom Law Group
April 1, 2001
Evidentiary Scope of Judicial Review of Discretionary Employee Benefit Plan Decisions (A Circuit-By-Circuit Review)
April 1, 2001
Eleventh Circuit Rejects Plan's Interpretation on Provider Discounts
March 1, 2001

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