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Tariffs, tax policies among biggest concerns for mid-market CEOs

January 2025 Employer Regulatory and Legislative Update

As businesses are increasingly focused on reopening and rebuilding, it’s important to stay on top of regulatory and legislative matters to ensure continued compliance.

Middle-Market CEOs Face Growing Challenges Amid Economic Uncertainty: CBIZ-Hofstra Survey Findings

Maine Paid Family Leave – Payroll Deductions and Final Regulations

Employers must start withholding premium contributions from employees for the paid family and medical leave program beginning January 1, 2025.

New York issues Paid Prenatal Leave FAQ Guidance

Beginning January 1, 2025, private-sector employers, regardless of size, shall provide pregnant employees up to 20 hours of paid leave in any 52-week period to attend prenatal medical appointments and procedures.

Illinois Consumer Disclosure Notice

Under the Consumer Coverage Disclosure Act, an employer employing individuals in Illinois must annually provide its employee a document comparing the Illinois essential health benefits with the benefits offered under its plan.

Section 1557 Sample Notices and Resources

As a reminder, Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires covered entities to post notices of non-discrimination and availability of language assistance services.

No Surprises Act – 2025 IDR Entity Fees

On December 27, 2024, the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Labor (DOL), and the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) (collectively, Departments) made updates to the No Surprises Act (NSA) website, reflecting revised certified Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) entity fees.

Proposed Rule to Strengthen Cybersecurity

In an effort to address the increasing breaches of electronic protected health information (ePHI), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) have issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to amend the HIPAA Security Rule.

Parity Compliance Time is Now

Now that the calendar has turned over to 2025, it is very important that plan sponsors ensure compliance with the Mental health Parity Regulations issued in September 2024.

Telehealth HSA Compatibility in Limbo

Employers sponsoring HSA compatible high-deductible health plans have been anxiously awaiting a determination about whether a plan will be able to continue to cover remote services prior to satisfaction of the HSA minimum statutory deductible.

ACA Reporting Simplified

On December 23, 2024, President Biden signed both the Employer Reporting Improvement Act and the Paperwork Reduction Act into law.

The Crucial Importance of Compliance with Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute in Healthcare Real Estate Leases

Unlock key strategies for ensuring your healthcare real estate leases comply with Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute. Stay informed to prevent legal repercussions and safeguard your organization’s integrity.

Mid-Market CEOs Worried About Financial Impact of Trump’s Tariffs, Survey Finds

How parents, tipped workers, and EV drivers could see their taxes change in Trump’s year of ‘tax Super Bowl’ – Features Mark Baran