Included in the Act is a provision reauthorizing the ability of participants in health care FSAs, certain Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs), and health savings accounts (HSAs) to have over-the-counter medications as items eligible for reimbursement without the necessity of a prescription.
Congress has passed, and the President has signed, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) intended to ease the economic impacts stemming from the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. This legislation includes a significant change for employer-sponsored benefit plans. The legislation removes the prescription requirement for over-the-counter (OTC) drug reimbursements that previously applied to health FSAs, HRAs, and other accident and health plans, as well as to HSAs.
Click Here To find out moreHHS has updated its model Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) materials to help covered entities and business associates comply with the Part 2 related NPP requirements that became enforceable on February 16, 2026.
02/26/2026
Many federal laws create mandates that may apply to your group health plan.
12/18/2025
The IRS has announced that it intends to issue proposed regulations regarding Trump Accounts (TAs)
12/11/2025
QUESTION: We are reviewing the SPD procedures for our ERISA health and welfare plans and need some guidance. Who must receive SPDs for these plans?
12/02/2025
QUESTION: We understand there is a small employer exception to COBRA for employers with fewer than 20 employees. What employees should we count for purposes of this exception?
12/02/2025