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Fast Facts
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- Register now to attend Capitol Conference 2022! The
conference is going to be held from February 28 to March 2 at the Hyatt Regency
on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. In addition to returning in-person, NAHU is
also offering a virtual option . Click
here to register to attend in-person and click
here to register to attend virtually.
- NAHU submitted a comment letter to HHS in
regards to September’s proposed
rule dealing with broker compensation transparency requirements for
individual and short-term limited duration plans as well as surprise-billing
requirements for air ambulance providers.
- CMS and OSHA released interim final rules this week detailing the implementation of national
vaccine requirements established by President Biden’s executive order in
September.
- The House may vote on the Build Back Better Act and INVEST
in America Act as early as this afternoon, as the reconciliation package
continues to undergo changes up to the last minute. The major addition to the
bill, since NAHU last reported on the progress of the legislation, is a new
provision to lower prescription drug costs.
- While we await further guidance from the Department of
Labor, join us on Wednesday, November 10, at 2:00 p.m. ET, when Stacy H.
Barrow, partner at law firm Marathas Barrow Weatherhead Lent, will host a
webinar on the agent and broker compensation disclosure pieces included in the
Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. Register here.
- Join two members of our LTC Advisors Group and Robert Eaton
in an engaging discussion about Washington State’s Cares Fund and the future of
private long-term care insurance. How will this impact your clients? Is this
the future of long-term care insurance? Register here.
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Biden Administration Releases Guidance on Federal Vaccine Requirements
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Under the OSHA rule, employers must guarantee that employees are either fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or that they test negative for COVID-19 at least once per week. The rule does not allow for medical or religious exemptions. Companies must also compensate workers for... Read More |
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NAHU Submits Comments on the Individual Market Broker Compensation Disclosure Proposed Rule
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In our comments, we commended the federal agencies for applying the requirements in the proposed rule to the health insurance issuer. However, the proposed rule also states that reporting obligations may be satisfied by agents or brokers making these disclosures on the issuer’s behalf. NAHU... Read More |
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House Poised to Vote on Reconciliation Package as Soon as This Afternoon
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It is possible that the House may begin preliminary voting as you are reading this article; it is also possible that further disagreement amongst Democrats may push back the vote yet again... Read More |
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Are You Ready to Return to Washington for Capitol Conference?
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Be a part of making important changes happen. Join your NAHU colleagues in our nation's capital and make a difference in the health-reform debate. In addition to returning in-person, NAHU is also offering a virtual attendance option... Read More |
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State Spotlight: Conflict Between State and Federal Law Leaves Individuals Ineligible for HSA Contributions
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These state-level accumulator adjustment program laws have inadvertently created conflict with federal regulations regarding qualified high deductible plans and health savings account eligibility, since counting the amount of financial assistance provided towards the minimum statutory deductible is technically considered... Read More |
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Healthcare Happy Hour: NAHU Submits Comments on the Individual Market Broker Compensation Disclosure Proposed Rule
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As we do with all relevant proposed regulations, NAHU submitted comments to the Administration with our questions and concerns. In addition, CMS and OSHA issued interim final rules regarding national COVID-19 vaccine requirements... Read More |
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Learn How to Comply with Broker Compensation Disclosure Requirements
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Attendees will be provided a basic sample broker compensation form that you can use, free of charge, to assist you in being compliant with federal law... Read More |
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Is a Publicly Financed Long-Term Care Program Coming to Your State?
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If you’re not familiar with the WA Cares Fund, we’ll provide a brief overview of this payroll tax-funded and state-mandated program for all Washington employees. Then we will turn our attention to the eight to 12 other states that are looking at similar programs... Read More |
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HUPAC Roundup: Republicans’ Big Day Suggests Red Wave in 2022
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Virginia Republicans completed a sweep of down-ballot statewide offices. Winning attorney general and lieutenant governor but most notably, the former private equity mogul Glenn Youngkin won the race for Virginia’s governorship. Many argue this is a major warning sign for... Read More |
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What We're Reading
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CMS released on Tuesday the final physician fee schedule rule that sets out payment rates for 2022. The rule also includes several provisions that aim to expand flexibility for telehealth reimbursement for... Read More |
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