On October 23, 2015, the U.S. Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS) and Treasury issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the implementation of preventive care and wellness provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and mental health parity disclosure, adding to the existing list of 28 previous editions of FAQs on the implementation of ACA.
The U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury recently issued new guidance and templates regarding the summary of benefits and coverage requirement under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Recently issued final regulations and related guidance clarify the requirement under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that group health plans and health insurance issuers provide a summary of benefits and coverage and a uniform glossary. The guidance includes final regulations and sample summaries and instructions.