In furtherance of the Biden Administration’s January 28, 2021, Executive Order 14009 and April 5, 2022, Executive Order 14070 to protect and strengthen the ACA, the Treasury Department and IRS published a proposed rule on April 7, 2022, advancing an alternative interpretation of Internal Revenue Code Section 36B. Employers can breathe a sigh of relief
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Affordable Care Act No Longer Interpreted to Prohibit Discrimination Against Transgender Patients
By Jessica M. Marsh on
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Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) contains anti-discrimination provisions, which include prohibitions on sex discrimination, that apply to certain health care providers and insurers receiving federal funding. On June 13, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) published a final rule walking back protections for transgender patients, among other changes (“2020…
NLRB ALJ Finds Hospital Has Duty to Disclose Information on Effects of ACA on Hospital’s Business
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A hospital that failed to supply relevant information to the union representing its nurses concerning the effects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on the hospital’s business has committed unfair labor practices in its CBA negotiations with the union, NLRB Administrative Law Judge Jay Pollack has ruled. Sutter East Bay Hospitals d/b/a Sutter Delta …
ACA Employer Mandate Delayed One Year
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Healthcare employers may be interested in a recent post on the Jackson Lewis LLP Benefits Law Advisor addressing the one year delay in ACA employer reporting requirements. Click here for more information.
Legal Risks Stemming From Occupational Health Nurses and On-site Health Clinics
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Employers with health professionals on-site to provide medical services to employees should be aware of a wide range of issues including workplace safety, disability & leave management, privacy, etc. Jackson Lewis has prepared a white paper to aid employers in spotting these issues. We hope you find it helpful and easy to read.