Supreme Court Rules on Vaccination Mandates
On Jan. 13, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued rulings on two vaccination (and testing) mandates. Private employers with 100 or more employees subject to Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) vaccination (and testing)...
OSHA Vaccination Mandate: Awaiting Supreme Court Decision
On Nov. 4, 2021, OSHA announced a COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard (ETS) to address COVID-19 infection in the workplace. The ETS requires private sector employers with 100 or more employees to implement a vaccination (or weekly testing)...
2022 CMS Online Disclosure Reminder
Employers who provide prescription drug benefits must report to CMS annually whether the benefits are creditable in respect to Medicare Part D coverage. The disclosure must be made online within 60 days from the beginning of the plan year. For calendar year plans,...
PCORI Fee Adjustment, Due in 2022
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) imposes a fee on health insurance issuers and plan sponsors of self-insured health plans to help fund the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). The PCORI fee is calculated by multiplying the average number of lives covered...
EEOC Updates COVID-19 / ADA FAQs
On Dec. 14, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued additional answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about how employers should comply with Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act (Title VII), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)...