A letter was released on July 20, 2023, from the Departments of Labor, Health, and Human Services and the Treasury (Departments). This letter asks employers who sponsor group health plans to extend their HIPAA special enrollment period beyond the typical 60 days for individuals losing Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance …
On April 1, 2023, states that maintained continuous Medicaid enrollment during the COVID-19 pandemic could start terminating coverage for ineligible individuals. While some of these individuals will enroll in subsidized coverage through the Exchange, federal regulators expect around 5 million people will seek employer-sponsored health coverage. Therefore, employers can expect …
A new model Employer Chip Notice with information from January 21, 2022, was just released by the Department of Labor (DOL). The model notice is updated each year to reflect changes in states offering premium assistance programs, along with the contact information for those states. The Children’s Health Insurance Program …
