Author: Cindy Niesen, Associate Director: Research & Compliance, Hays Companies Last week, the US Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Treasury and Labor jointly issued an FAQ stating that for 2020 they will not enforce new guidelines (which were incorporated into HHS’s Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2020) regarding drug manufacturers’ assistance […]
As the Hays Research and Compliance team looks towards the new year, we want to inform our clients that there will be two plan design changes to consider for 2020: Affordable Care Act out-of-pocket maximum dollar limits, and, High Deductible Health Plan limits. Affordable Care Act Out-Of-Pocket Maximum Dollar Limits This April, the U.S. Department […]
Affordability Safe Harbors The safe harbor percentage for 2019 is 9.86% (IRS per Rev. Proc. 2018-34). The safe harbor percentage for 2020 is 9.78% (IRS per Rev. Proc. 2019-29). Employer Shared Responsibility Tax (employer mandate) – applicable to the 2018 plan year 4980(a) tax for not offering minimum essential coverage to at least 95% of […]
