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    • TransparencyOn June 24, 2019, President Trump signed Executive Order Improving Price and Quality Transparency in American Healthcare to Put Patients First directing the Departments of Health and Human Services, Treasury and Labor (Departments) to develop regulations to require hospitals, healthcare providers, health insurance issuers, and self-insured group health plans to provide or facilitate access to information about expected out-of-pocket costs for items or services to patients before they receive care.  GBS Benefits will be sharing information about transparency here.

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Paper & Electronic Disclosure Rules

Compliance, GeneralBy Mara VicentinaMay 28, 2025

Under ERISA, participant notices and other plan information must be provided in a way that is reasonably calculated to ensure delivery to all plan participants. There are two primary ways to deliver these annual notices – by paper and electronically.

EEOC Opens EEO-1 Reporting Portal for 2024 Data

Compliance, GeneralBy Mara VicentinaMay 28, 2025

The portal for employers to submit 2024 EEO-1 Reports opened on May 20, 2025. The deadline to file 2024 EEO-1 Reports is June 24, 2025.

Mental Health Parity: Enforcement Temporarily Paused for “2024 Final Rule”

Compliance, GeneralBy Mara VicentinaMay 20, 2025

Although the federal government announced it will temporarily pause enforcing any new requirements in the Mental Health Parity Act 2024 Final Rule for at least the next 18 months, everything that predates the 2024 rule remains fully enforceable. There are good business reasons an employer may want to continue complying with the 2024 standards.

2025 COLAs for Benefit Plans

Compliance, GeneralBy Mara VicentinaMay 19, 2025

See the highlights of adjustments for 2025 COLAs that are most relevant to health and benefits plans (including prior amounts from 2024) in this article.

2025 June Health & Wellness Resources: How to Play Into Your Biology [Men]

Healthy Habits, Population Health, WellnessBy Mara VicentinaMay 15, 2025

June is Men’s Health Awareness Month. Learn how to play into your biology or how to encourage loved ones to do so by reading this month’s resources!

ACA 1094/1095 Reporting: TIN Error Response

Compliance, GeneralBy Mara VicentinaMay 14, 2025

ACA 1094/1095 Reporting: Discover what steps you should take when you recieve a TIN error response when submitting forms.

Compliance Monthly Update: April 2025

Compliance, GeneralBy Mara VicentinaMay 13, 2025

A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in April 2025.

In-Network vs. Out-of-Network

GeneralBy Mara VicentinaMay 5, 2025

This article answers the question: Why choose an in-network doctor or facility?

Do I Need Pre-Authorization?

GeneralBy Mara VicentinaMay 5, 2025

We know that many people find the pre-authorization process confusing—we’re here to help you understand this process and avoid expensive mistakes.

New Executive Order Seeks to Lower Drug Prices and Improve PBM Transparency

Compliance, GeneralBy Mara VicentinaApril 28, 2025

On April 15, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order (EO) that directs his administration to take a wide range of actions to lower prescription drug prices for patients in the United States. Learn more in this article.

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Meal Prep Mini-Series

General, WellnessBy Mara VicentinaApril 23, 2025

Learn more about food safety and storage, making the most of grocery shopping, and how to make meal planning a breeze.

Frequently Asked Questions: Summary Plan Descriptions

Compliance, GeneralBy Mara VicentinaApril 11, 2025

This Compliance Overview includes questions and answers on the most common misunderstandings related to complying with the SPD requirement and outlines how employers can avoid costly penalties and various legal risks.

Compliance Monthly Update: March 2025

Compliance, GeneralBy Mara VicentinaApril 8, 2025

A brief update on what happened the prior month in group health plan compliance at the state, local, and federal level in March 2025.

Mental Health Care Benefits Strategies

General, Human ResourcesBy Mara VicentinaApril 3, 2025

By implementing sustainable mental health benefits and fostering a supportive work environment, employers can enhance overall productivity, reduce turnover and create a resilient workforce poised to thrive both professionally and personally.

2025 May Health & Wellness Resources: How to Maintain Mental Health

Healthy Habits, Population Health, WellnessBy Mara VicentinaMarch 27, 2025

Brush up on your mental wellbeing and self-care strategies! Learn how to maintain and improve your mental health.

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