Health Care Equality and Modernization Act Introduced
Representative Peter Sessions introduced the Health Care Equality and Modernization Act of 2022 (the “Act”) in the House of Representatives.
Spending Bill Would Include Telehealth Extension
The spending bill provision would temporarily allow expenses for telehealth to continue to be paid from HSAs without first meeting the deductible under the HDHP.
Legislation Proposed to Expand Qualified Medical Expenses to Include Diapers
Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) has introduced the Diaper Inclusion in Accounts for Parental Expense Reduction (DIAPER) Act.
New Guidance Related to Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Tests
Group health plans and health insurance issuers must provide benefits for certain items and services related to testing for the detection and diagnosis of COVID-19.
Legislation Proposed to Permit HSAs for Children
The Child Health Savings Account Act of 2022 would expand HSA contribution eligibility requirements by allowing parents to contribute and deduct up to $3,000 each year to their childrens’ HSAs.
Legislation Proposed to Expand Group Health Plan Coverage
The Family Plus Health Care Act of 2022 (H.R. 6508) aims to expand group health plan coverage.
Temporary Enforcement Policy for Health Plan Disclosures
The DOL’s EBSA released Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) 2021-03 announcing a temporary enforcement policy regarding group health plan service provider disclosures under ERISA Sec. 408(b)(2)(B).
IRS Releases PCORI Fees for Health Insurance Policy
The IRS has issued Notice 2022-04, providing the adjusted applicable dollar amount to be multiplied by the average number of covered lives.
IRS Posts 2021 Form 8889 for HSA Reporting
The IRS has posted the 2021 tax year Form 8889, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
IRS Posts Instructions for Affordable Care Act Reporting
The IRS has posted 2021 detailed instructions for reporting information related to compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
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