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Wellness Programs
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Employment Law Worldview
Employer Wellness Programs: New Rule Increases Maximum Permissible Reward and Also Imposes Anti-discrimination Safeguards
By Elaine Brown
Last Wednesday, the United States issued a final rule that will impact employer wellness programs starting January 1, 2014. This rule issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,…
Health Care Reform Dashboard
Final Wellness Program Nondisrimination Rules Published
The U.S. Departments of Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services have issued final regulations on the nondiscrimination requirements applicable to wellness programs. The new rules essentially follow the terms set…
Manufacturing Law Blog
Final Rules Issued For Employment-Based Wellness Plans
By Robinson+Cole's Manufacturing Law Industry Team
The Manufacturing Law Blog provides timely commentary on issues of importance to manufacturers and distributors. Contributors from the law firm of Robinson & Cole LLP are corporate compliance and litigation…
Health Law Prof Blog
ACA Final Rule on Wellness Plans
On May 29th, HHS issued the final rule governing wellness incentives in group health plans. While the incentives themselves are not a surprise, the scope they are given is worthy…
OSHA Law Blog
Obama Administration Releases Final Regulations Impacting Wellness Programs, Changes Loom for ‘Outcome-Based’ Programs
In the latest round in the debate over employment-based wellness programs, the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HSS), Labor and the Treasury have issued final regulations on the…
Compensation & Benefits Blog
Final Wellness Program Regulations Issued
On May 29, 2013, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury (the “Departments”) issued final regulations on implementing and expanding employment-based wellness programs. The rules set forth…
BeLabor the Point
EEOC Focuses on Plethora of Legal Issues Raised by Employer-Sponsored Wellness Programs
On May 8, 2013, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) held a meeting with representatives from employers, advocacy groups and insurance providers to discuss issues raised by employee-sponsored wellness…
Employment Law Business Guide
EEOC Hearing on Wellness Programs Highlights Need for Guidance and Legal Risks
By John Rich
During a public meeting on May 8, 2013, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) heard testimony from a panel of witnesses representing business and employee advocates and providers regarding…
Inside Jobs
EEOC Holds Hearing on Workplace Wellness Programs
By Amy N. Moore
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission held a hearing this week on “Wellness Programs Under Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Laws.” Amy Moore testified at the hearing on behalf of long-time Covington…
Compensation & Benefits Blog
IRS Releases Guidance on Wellness Programs and “Affordability” under the Employer Mandate
By Stacy Barrow
On May 3, 2013, the IRS released proposed regulations on certain provisions relating to the federal premium tax credits that eligible individuals will use to purchase subsidized health insurance coverage…