The Beacon – August 25, 2022

MZQ Beacon Alert – August 25, 2022

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On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the sweeping Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the IRA) into law. In addition to the act’s deficit reduction measures and the changes it makes to tax law and energy policies, the measure also includes several provisions that have the potential to indirectly impact employer group health plans. Notable health coverage provisions include:

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