The federal No Surprises Act took effect on January 1, 2022 to help protect insured Americans from surprise medical bills for out-of-network medical providers. Essentially, the law was passed by Congress to help shield consumers from the financial hardships caused by unreasonably high healthcare expenses. The...
The Biden Administration recently announced an end to the COVID-19 public health emergency on May 11, 2023. When this happens, the emergency declaration that allowed millions of Americans continuous access to Medicaid – the state and federal program that provides health coverage to low-income people...
In early January, the federal government extended the COVID-19 public health emergency through April 11, 2023. This action impacts group health plan coverage requirements related to testing and related services. Effective March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requires group health plans and...
According to researchers at Harvard College, the strength of relationships with family, friends and partners is the most important predictor of a person’s long-term physical and mental health. Since 1938, the Harvard Study of Adult Development (Harvard Study) has examined the lives of more than 700...
Among a small number of large firms with more than 200 employees that offer retiree health benefits, half are providing coverage through a Medicare Advantage plan. This represents a 26 percent increase in 2022 compared to 2017 according to data from the 2022 Kaiser Family...