Navigating mental health parity requirements is an important aspect of managing group health plan compliance responsibilities, and employers face challenges adhering to those requirements as reflected in the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). The challenges under the MHPAEA include determining how to provide parity between mental health/substance use disorder benefits and medical […]
Please join us for a robust discussion addressing important issues and trends in the Cyber and Data Security marketplace. Three industry veterans will address and discuss current trends in the claims and litigation environments, including, proactive measures by policyholders to help ensure a smooth claim process. The group will also discuss underwriting standards and related […]
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, known simply as COBRA, is a federal law that grants certain employees, spouses and dependents the right to continue employer-sponsored health coverage after a loss of coverage and eligibility in certain situations. While the continuation rights provided for under COBRA have been around for nearly 40 years, […]
Under Federal law, group health plans are responsible for various reporting and disclosure requirements that aim to improve transparency within the healthcare industry. This webinar will review the key health plan transparency requirements and provide information regarding recent regulatory guidance that addresses the application and enforcement of these rules. Items covered in this presentation will […]
Mental health continues to be a top priority for employers. With stress, anxiety, and burnout on the rise, many organizations are considering ways to enhance support for employees and improve mental health and well-being. Please join us as we host a webinar focused on the importance of stress management and work-life balance. Our keynote speaker […]
Please join us for a robust discussion addressing important issues and trends in the Workers’ Compensation marketplace. Three industry veterans will address and discuss current trends in the insurance marketplace, claims issues and trends, and the emerging use of Artificial Intelligence in managing and adjusting claims.
Group health plans have a particularly complicated set of rules related to self-funded group health plans and cafeteria plans under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). Specifically, the IRC nondiscrimination rules that apply to these types of plans can be challenging for plan sponsors to navigate. To help ensure employer plans maintain their tax-favored status and […]
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires covered entities to take steps to maintain the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI). Group health plans sponsored by employers are considered Covered Entities under HIPAA and must comply with these requirements to help avoid information breaches and potential penalties. This webinar will help […]
Musculoskeletal (MSK) health remains a top cost driver for organizations domestically and globally. The unique spectrum of risk, treatment and cost positions MSK health and well-being as a unique challenge for employers. Join Brown & Brown Population Health & Well-Being specialists and distinguished guest speakers for a three-part webinar series to explore this dynamic area […]
Since 1996, employers subject to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) have been required to provide job-protected leaves of absence to covered workers. Workers’ rights under FMLA also include health care benefits protections. Final regulations published by the United States Department of Labor (DOL) in February 2013 expanded certain provisions of the FMLA. Although […]
Fringe benefits are forms of extra compensation provided by employers to employees in addition to their regular wages, such as cash, cash-equivalents, assistance programs or other non-monetary benefits. Under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 61, all income is considered taxable unless an exclusion applies, such as a designated ‘fringe benefit.’ Other additional benefits from […]
The Brown & Brown Regulatory and Legislative (R&L) Strategy team invites you to a discussion of some of the most relevant and popular topics related to health and welfare benefit […]
