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Agencies Issue Final Rules on Workplace Wellness Programs
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) includes provisions to encourage appropriately designed, consumer-protective wellness programs in group health coverage. Effective for plan years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2014, ACA essentially codifies the existing HIPAA nondiscrimination requirements for health-contingent wellness programs, while also increasing the maximum reward that can be offered under these programs. On May 29, 2013, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and the Treasury (Departments) released final regulations that generally implement ACAs nondiscrimination requirements for wellness programs.  more
Effect of HRA Contributions and Wellness Program Incentives on Affordability
On May 3, 2013, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a proposed rule on ACAs minimum value and affordability requirements. This proposed rule includes guidance on how health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs)and wellness program incentives are counted in determining the affordability of employer-sponsored coverage. The regulation is not final. However, employers may rely on the proposed regulation until final regulations or other applicable guidance is issued.  more
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