by keyseradmin | May 19, 2022 | Compliance, Human Resources
By Stephen Miller, CEBS The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) became law in 2008 but wasn’t “given teeth” until Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA, 2021), which requires employers to evaluate their...
by keyseradmin | Oct 28, 2021 | Employee Benefits
By Lin Grensing-Pophal Employee wellness, particularly mental health wellness, has become an area of increasing concern for companies and their HR leaders during the pandemic, especially as many employees continue to work remotely. After well over a year of dealing...
by keyseradmin | Jun 16, 2021 | Human Resources
By Beth Klahre Employees are struggling with depression and anxiety, and some employers are stepping up to support them. HR professionals have learned a lot of lessons during the COVID-19 pandemic that they will carry forward as workplaces reopen and workers settle...
by keyseradmin | Feb 19, 2021 | Compliance, Employee Benefits, Human Resources
Health insurance issuers and employment-based group health plans face new federal requirements to demonstrate their mental health parity compliance. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Pub. L. No. 116-260 (CAA, or the Act), Division BB, Sec. 203 requires plans...