Providers

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee under the Affordable Care Act is due from sponsors of applicable self-funded health plans by July 31, 2019.

The IRS has released the 2020 cost-of-living amounts (COLAs) for HSA-qualifying high-deductible health plans.

The Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued an Information Letter reminding plan sponsors of ERISA benefit plans to document procedures for appointing authorized representatives in the benefit claim and appeal process.

Telemedicine services, which allow doctors to treat patients via live “face-to-face” video through a smartphone, laptop, tablet, or PC, have become increasingly popular in recent years.

IRS Notice 2018-94 extends the due date for furnishing to individuals the 2018 Form 1095-B (Health Coverage) and Form 1095-C (Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage) from January 31, 2019 to March 4, 2019.