The Beacon Newsletter

The Beacon – August 22, 2022

The Beacon – August 22, 2022

MZQ Beacon Alert - August 22, 2022 In this Edition: On Friday, August 19, 2022 the DOL, HHS, and Treasury issued updated FAQ's addressing the machine readable file requirements, which are part of the CAA Transparency in Coverage Rules. In short, employers no long have...

The Risk Report – October 2021

The Risk Report – October 2021

Download Volume 3, Issue 10 of The Risk Report In this Edition: New Laws Impact Open Enrollment2022 Affordability Levels SetCompliance Issues Related for Vax MandatesVirtual Substance Abuse Treatment Grows Download the Report

The Risk Report – August 2021

The Risk Report – August 2021

Download Volume 3, Issue 8 of The Risk Report In this Edition: Rules allowing mid-year changes will sunsetNew Transparency Rules ExplainedImpacts of COVID on ratesInterest in Critical Illness grows Download the Report

The Beacon – October 6, 2021

The Beacon – October 6, 2021

MZQ Beacon Alert - October 6, 2021 In this Edition: An analysis of the HHS and DOL guidance on questions related to vaccination status and health plan surcharges for the unvaccinated. Download the Report

The Risk Report – July 2021

The Risk Report – July 2021

Download Volume 3, Issue 7 of The Risk Report In this Edition: Employer Plan Medical Costs Expected to Rise 6.5% in 2022Attention Employers: IRS Ramping Up ACA ComplianceCMS Issues New Regulations Barring Surprise BillingFew Plan Enrollees Aware of Price Transparency...

The Risk Report – June 2021

The Risk Report – June 2021

Download Volume 3, Issue 6 of The Risk Report In this Edition: Lightening Your Employees’ Premium Outlays 2022 HSA Contribution Limits, HDHP Minimums, Maximums Set PPOs Are Still the Most Common Type of Health Plan Pandemic Shines Spotlight on Voluntary Benefits //...