Alan Goforth is a freelance writer in suburban Kansas City. In addition to freelancing for several publications, he has written a dozen books about sports and other topics.
The DOL earlier this year filed a lawsuit accusing Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota of incorrectly imposing a state provider tax on self-funded health plan customers and violating its fiduciary duties under ERISA.
Employees overwhelmingly are using their LSAs to take care of their physical and mental health and wellbeing, demonstrating how effective these accounts are in providing a guilt-free avenue for employees to take care of themselves.
Surprise billing requirements release date has been delayed until November, and final regulations regarding air ambulance services have been pushed back to March 2025.
The purchase is subject to bankruptcy court approval, and the transaction will close pending completion of all closing conditions, including regulatory approval.
Insurers argue that prior authorization is a critical tool for managing excessive or wasteful use of health care services and keeping costs (and ultimately, premiums) in check.