Amy Coney Barrett was sworn in as President Trump’s third U.S. Supreme Court (Supreme Court) Justice on October 26, 2020, to fill the seat vacated by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death. During the contentious confirmation hearings, along political party lines, 
Justice Barrett was continuously questioned regarding her views on the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care act (ACA) due to the upcoming Supreme Court’s review of the ACA. Justice Barrett’s vote could be a deciding factor on whether the ACA remains law.
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HRAs, HSAs, and Health FSAs – What’s The Difference?
HIPAA Application to Coronavirus Concerns
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak started impacting the United States, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a stern reminder to all employers, especially those involved in providing healthcare, that they must still comply with the protections contained in the HIPAA Privacy Rule. [Read more…]
Ideas and Information for Human Resource Professionals When Boundaries Collide: Holidays & COVID-19
The holidays are often associated with friends, family, and food. It is a great excuse to get folks together whom you may not have seen all year. Calendars resemble a bingo card as celebrations fill dates for weeks, if not months, in advance. Historically, the biggest obstacle you had to work around was poor weather or making sure the kids said thank you for gifts they receive. 
The hurdles around the holiday season are much bigger this year, a fact validated by the CDC dedicating a full page of resources to holiday celebration recommendations and safety tips.
Compliance Recap – October 2020
October was a busy month in the employee benefits world.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) renewed the public health emergency due to COVID-19 which took effect on October 23, 2020. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2020-76 regarding deadline extensions and requirements for reporting of group health coverage offered in 2020 under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) as it has done in prior years. [Read more…]
Association Health Plans (AHPs) Video Introduction
Dillon Health has over 20 years of experience creating and operating Association Health Plans (AHPs) for organizations and businesses across the country. Representing Associations and Employers in all industries on AHP’s prior to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and now during the Trump Administration, there is no Health Insurance Agency or Insurance Brokerage in the United States more capable of helping employers navigate the many new options available to them.
This summer, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued the final rule on Association Health Plans (AHPs).
Nevada Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act (SB 253) & FMLA Differences
New Laws Impacting Nevada Employers in 2017
The Nevada Pregnant Workers Fairness Act has gained a great deal of attention in Nevada recently and will be effective October 1, 2017. Most employers are aware of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 but this new Nevada specific law is much different.
Under the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, a “covered employer” is an employer who employees 50 or more employees at a location or a within 75 miles of the location. In short, FMLA requires employers to grant 12 weeks of unpaid leave for eligible employees for a newborn. [Read more…]