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Texas Relaxes Telemedicine Regulations

Texans use their computers and mobile phones to shop and bank; now they can also call upon the doctor the same way. In the past, it was only legal to consult with a doctor via a computer in the presence of another healthcare provider if the patient and provider had never met in person ...

Frequently Asked Questions about Employees’ Reduction in Hours | Brinson Compliance

The Section 125 cafeteria plan regulations and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) require employers to take certain actions when an employee reduces hours. Below are answers to some common questions. Coverage During a Stability Period Q1: An employer has an employee who is ...

House Passes AHCA Bill in First Step to Repeal and Replace the ACA | Brinson Compliance

On May 4, 2017, the U.S. House of Representatives passed House Resolution 1628, a reconciliation bill aimed at “repealing and replacing” the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The bill titled the “American Health Care Act of 2017” or “AHCA,” ...

Compliance Recap | April 2017

In April, government agencies ramped up their activities by issuing a final rule, updating guidance, and announcing increased Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) enforcement. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) updated its webpage that summarizes employer shared ...

Proposed Rule on Expatriate Health Plans, Excepted Benefits, and Essential Health Benefits

In a tri-agency proposed rule, the Department of Labor (DOL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and Department of Treasury (Treasury) (collectively, Departments) have published guidance discussing expatriate health plans (expat plans), excepted benefits, essential health benefits ...

Department of Labor Audits

Surviving a DOL Audit: Not a Matter of “If” but “When” DOL audits are on the rise—it’s not a matter of “if” you’re getting audited, but “when” you get a letter from the DOL that your company is being audited. Audit-proof your company with UBA’s latest white paper: Don’t ...

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