Government & Regulations

New DOL Guidance on Broker Compensation Disclosures

On December 30, 2021, the Department of Labor (DOL) posted a Field Assistance Bulletin that outlined its temporary enforcement policy for the transparency requirements for brokers and consultants for group health plans as outlined in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021.

Our Issues

Employer-Sponsored Insurance

Strengthening the system that provides healthcare coverage to 181 million Americans.

Cost Transparency

Rising prices for health services are driving healthcare spending and higher premiums.

Flood

The Council supports a long-term NFIP extension and increased private market participation.

Cannabis

As states move toward legalizing marijuana, Federal laws present obstacles for insurance.

Broker Compensation Compliance Outline

A compliance outline to navigate new requirements.

All Government & Advocacy Resources

December 21, 2020 – Omnibus Spending Bill Provisions

Our legal team at Steptoe & Johnson has provided some initial analysis of the provisions within the December 21st Omnibus bill.

December 20, 2020 – Topline Summary of COVID-19 Emergency Relief Package

Our legal team at Steptoe & Johnson has provided a topline summary of the provisions within the December 20th agreement on a COVID-19 Emergency Relief Package and 2021 Budget.

December 14, 2020 – Final Rule Published Amending Current Rule Regarding Grandfathered Group Health Plans and Insurance Coverage

A final rule that amends the requirements for grandfathered group health plans and grandfathered group health insurance coverage to allow changes to certain cost-sharing requirements while preserving their grandfather status.

October 15, 2020 – Healthcare Reform: Legislation Trackers

Our legal team at Steptoe & Johnson is tracking healthcare reform bills as they are introduced in the 116th Congress.

September 3, 2020 – Healthcare Reform: Legislation Trackers

Our legal team at Steptoe & Johnson is tracking healthcare reform bills as they are introduced in the 116th Congress. The trackers are updated as of September 3.

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