Earlier this month, the federal Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and Treasury released two final regulations that provide processes for non-governmental entities, individuals and insurers to object to insurance coverage for contraceptives requirement in the preventive care services section of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). One rule covers religious objections, and a narrower […]
Businesses that offer group health coverage must provide plan participants with a wide range of notices informing them about specific rights, options, and available resources. If they don’t, significant fines can apply. Who must get what notice and when varies a lot, but according to federal guidance, open enrollment is the time to distribute many […]