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Is a Telehealth Benefit Subject to ERISA?

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In general, an arrangement is an ERISA welfare benefit plan if it is a plan, fund, or program established or maintained by an employer to provide its employees with ERISA-listed benefits. Here is a summary of each element of the definition: Plan, fund, or program. See also EBIA’s Self-Insured Health Plans manual at Section XI.E.5

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Six Privacy Certifications Every Team Needs

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Investing in your team’s skills and professional development via privacy education and certifications can help your company create a sustainable competitive differentiator while also retaining key individuals. . Why Invest in Privacy Education for Your InfoSec Team? Six Top Privacy Certifications. private sector.

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HHS Reports to Congress on HIPAA Compliance and Breach Notifications

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For more information, see EBIA’s HIPAA Portability, Privacy & Security manual at Sections XX (“Enforcement of Privacy, Security, and EDI Rules”) and XXV (“Breach Notification for Unsecured PHI”). Below are highlights of both reports: Compliance Report. OCR received 34,077 complaints in 2021—25% more than in 2020.

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Can Tobacco Users Be Required to Pay More for Group Health Plan Coverage?

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However, your incentive could be designed to fit within an exception for certain wellness programs. This is considered an outcome-based wellness program under the HIPAA rules. The program must be reasonably designed to promote health and prevent disease. appeared first on Tax & Accounting Blog Posts by Thomson Reuters.

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2023 Updates to U.S. State Data Privacy Laws: What You Need to Know

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The United States is trying to catch up with the global data privacy laws passed in recent years. has struggled to pass its version called the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA). Passing separate privacy laws is creating compliance issues for companies based or doing business in these states.

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OCR Requests Comments on Recognized Security Practices and Distributing Proceeds of HIPAA Enforcement Actions

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OCR is responsible for administering and enforcing HIPAA’s privacy, security, and breach notification provisions. For more information, see HIPAA’s Portability, Privacy & Security manual at Sections XX (“Enforcement of Privacy, Security, and EDI Rules”) and XXIX.E (“Developing Your Security Program”).

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Is a Telehealth Benefit Subject to ERISA?

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In general, an arrangement is an ERISA welfare benefit plan if it is a plan, fund, or program established or maintained by an employer to provide its employees with ERISA-listed benefits. Here is a summary of each element: Plan, fund, or program. appeared first on Tax & Accounting Blog Posts by Thomson Reuters.