Trump Signs Act Mandating Group Health Plans Cover COVID-19 Testing For Free

Posted on: March 20, 2020 By:

On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) requiring group health plans to cover COVID-19 testing for free and without preauthorization.  This means no deductibles, no copays, and no coinsurance.  More details regarding the … Continue reading →

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Preventive Care Can Now Be Covered for Specified Chronic Conditions Before HDHP Deductible

Posted on: August 8, 2019 By:

On July 17, 2019 the IRS released Notice 2019-45  resolving a preventive care problem that has been plaguing many high deductible health plans (“HDHPs.”).  The Affordable Care Act’s free preventive care mandate appears to be working.  People are catching medical … Continue reading →

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IRS Announces 2018 Cost of Living Adjustments

Posted on: October 31, 2017 By:

This post has been updated as of June 7, 2018, to reflect the revised maximum annual HSA contribution limit for family coverage set out in Revenue Procedures 2018-18 and 2018-27. The IRS recently announced cost-of-living adjustments for 2018 in Notice 2017-64 and … Continue reading →

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Carryover Confusion: Chief Counsel Clears Up Rules on Health FSA Carryovers

Posted on: April 18, 2014 By:

Earlier this year, I blogged about how the IRS modified the health flexible spending account (“health FSA”) “use-it-or-lose-it” rule to allow carryovers of up to $500 to subsequent plan years.  This rule change caused some confusion.  Employers were asking, “what … Continue reading →

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