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Employee Rights & Appeals - U.S. Office of Personnel Management

(5 days ago) WebFederal employees have a variety of appeal and grievance rights. Depending on the issues involved, they may pursue the matter within their agency, appeal to the or file a complaint with the or the . Employees generally have the right to appeal a suspension, demotion, …

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/employee-relations/employee-rights-appeals/

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FEHB Handbook - U.S. Office of Personnel Management

(5 days ago) WebFEHB Program Handbook Introduction General Overview. The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program became effective in 1960. It is the largest employer-sponsored group health insurance program in the world, covering over 8 million Federal employees, retirees, former employees, family members, and former spouses.

https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/reference-materials/fehb-handbook

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Affordable Care Act U.S. Department of Labor

(6 days ago) WebAffordable Care Act. For information on the protections related to your employment-based health plan or if you are looking for coverage, please visit our page for workers and families. The Affordable Care Act prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who report violations of the Act's health insurance reforms, found in Title I of

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ebsa/laws-and-regulations/laws/affordable-care-act/for-employers-and-advisers

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Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program Carriers

(5 days ago) WebThe Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program is the largest employer sponsored health benefits program of its kind. Established by an Act of Congress in 1959, the FEHB Program began covering employees on July 1, 1960. Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) and Non-FEHB Supplementary Dental …

https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/carriers/fehb/

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Who Can and Can’t Get Coverage Under Your Health …

(Just Now) WebAn employee fraudulently covered two individuals who were ineligible and remained on FEHB health insurance from January 2005 …

https://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2023/01/who-can-and-cant-get-coverage-under-your-health-insurance/382257/

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Affordable Care Act Information for Workers and Families

(4 days ago) WebThe Affordable Care Act adds numerous protections related to employment-based group health plans. These include: The Affordable Care Act prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who report violations of the Act's health insurance reforms, found in Title I of the Affordable Care Act. For more information, visit www.whistleblowers.gov.

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ebsa/laws-and-regulations/laws/affordable-care-act/for-workers-and-families

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

(5 days ago) WebThe Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA; Kennedy–Kassebaum Act, or Kassebaum–Kennedy Act) consists of 5 Titles. [2] [3] [4] Title I: Protects health insurance coverage …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK500019/

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Family Member Eligibility for Coverage Under the Federal …

(2 days ago) WebFederal law prescribes which family members may be covered under your Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program plan. such as including an ineligible family member on your health insurance coverage, is a violation of the law punishable by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or both (18 USC …

https://www.commerce.gov/hr/employees/benefits/insurance/health-insurance/family-member-eligibility-coverage-under-federal

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Filing a HIPAA Complaint HHS.gov

(5 days ago) WebOCR can investigate complaints against covered entities (health plans, health care clearinghouses, or health care providers that conduct certain transactions electronically) and their business associates. In accordance with the Office for Personnel Management's and CDC's guidelines on COVID 19, HHS personnel are teleworking.

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/filing-a-complaint/index.html

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Healthcare Fraud - Blue Cross and Blue Shield's Federal Employee …

(6 days ago) WebWith your help, we can do even more to preserve healthcare quality and affordability. If you suspect fraud. Call: The FEP Fraud Hotline at 1-800-337-8440. Write: The United States Office of Personnel Management Office of the Inspector General. Fraud Hotline. 1900 E Street, NW. Room 6400 Washington, DC 20415-1100.

https://www.fepblue.org/legal/healthcare-fraud

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Protection from employer retaliation HealthCare.gov

(3 days ago) WebIt’s also against the law for your employer to fire or retaliate against you if you report violations of the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance reforms to your employer or the government. These health insurance reforms appear in Title I of the Affordable Care Act. They don’t include the Medicare or Medicaid reforms, and don’t relate

https://www.healthcare.gov/health-care-law-protections/protection-from-retaliation/

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UnitedHealthcare Pays $80,000 Settlement to HHS to Resolve

(2 days ago) WebOCR settles forty-fifth HIPAA Right of Access investigation . Today, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a settlement with UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company (“UHIC”), a health insurer that provides insurance coverage to millions of individuals across the U.S., …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/08/24/unitedhealthcare-pays-80000-settlement-hhs-resolve-hipaa-matter-patient-medical-records-request.html

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Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule HHS.gov

(9 days ago) WebThe Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Public Law 104-191, was enacted on August 21, 1996. making medical suitability determinations for U.S. State Department employees, protecting the health and safety of inmates and physical safeguards to prevent intentional or unintentional use or …

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/laws-regulations/index.html

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OPM tightening security after fraud spike in FSAFEDS - Federal …

(1 days ago) WebIf employees notice any suspicious charges or activity, they can call FSAFEDS at 877-372-3337. Each year during Open Season, federal employees have the option to enroll in FSAFEDS, but as of last plan year, less than 20% of eligible feds actually have an account set up in the health program.

https://federalnewsnetwork.com/benefits/2024/05/opm-tightening-security-after-fraud-spike-in-fsafeds/

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Health Insurance Fines: ACA and ERISA – Sheakley

(3 days ago) WebNoncompliance with group health plan mandates, particularly the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), can leave you in hot water with the federal enforcement agencies tasked with overseeing these mandates. The potential fines resulting from noncompliance can be damaging to your company’s …

https://www.sheakley.com/blog/full-service-hr/health-insurance-fines-aca-and-erisa/

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The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program

(6 days ago) WebMost Federal employees are eligible to enroll; those who are not eligible usually have limited appointments of short duration, or work sporadically only during certain seasons or when needed by their Federal agency. If you think you may be eligible and your agency has not provided information about enrollment, contact your Human Resources (HR

https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/fastfacts/fehb/

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Fact Sheet #28A: Employee Protections under the Family and …

(4 days ago) WebTo maintain insurance coverage while on FMLA leave, an employee will need to continue to make any normal contributions to the cost of health insurance premiums. For example, if an employee uses paid leave at the same time as FMLA leave, the employee’s share of group health plan premiums must be paid by payroll deduction, or another such

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fact-sheets/28a-fmla-employee-protections

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The Most Common HIPAA Violations in the Workplace

(3 days ago) WebThe federal law protects the privacy rights of individuals in the US. Most employers that offer health insurance benefits for medical and/or dental care, for example, fall into the “Health Plans” category. and any breach of this trust is a serious violation. Employees must refrain from sharing patient information with unauthorized

https://factorialhr.com/blog/hipaa-violations-in-the-workplace/

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Labor laws and worker protection USAGov

(Just Now) WebWorkplace laws. Federal laws require employers to act fairly and protect the health of employees. Review this chart for an overview of the most common laws. Learn about employment laws that cover wrongful discharge, workers' compensation, safety violations, discrimination, family and medical leave, and more.

https://www.usa.gov/labor-laws

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Health Insurance Plans Cannot Exclude Gender Transition …

(Just Now) WebA federal court is declaring that employers must cover gender transition surgeries for their employees in their health insurance plans. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit ruled last week that a refusal by an employer to cover gender transition surgeries in an employee’s health insurance violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of …

https://washingtonstand.com/news/health-insurance-plans-cannot-exclude-gender-transition-surgeries-court-rules

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Employers and Health Information in the Workplace HHS.gov

(1 days ago) WebThe Rule does protect your medical or health plan records if you are a patient of the provider or a member of the health plan. Requests from your employer. Your employer can ask you for a doctor’s note or other health information if they need the information for sick leave, workers’ compensation, wellness programs, or health insurance.

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-individuals/employers-health-information-workplace/index.html

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Mixed reactions to Medicare Part D in the FEHB

(9 days ago) WebMedicare Prescription Drug Program or Part D was enacted as part of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 and went into effect on Jan. 1, 2006. Since that time, all Federal Employees Health

https://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2024/05/mixed-reactions-medicare-part-d-fehb/396630/

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Health Insurance Plans Cannot Exclude Gender Transition

(2 days ago) WebA federal court is declaring that employers must cover gender transition surgeries for their employees in their health insurance plans. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit ruled last week that a refusal by an employer to cover gender transition surgeries in an employee’s health insurance violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of …

https://www.allsides.com/news/2024-05-28-1415/healthcare-health-insurance-plans-cannot-exclude-gender-transition-surgeries

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Healthcare - U.S. Office of Personnel Management

(1 days ago) WebThe Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program. The FEHB Program can help you and your family meet your health care needs. Federal employees, retirees and their survivors enjoy the widest selection of health plans in the country. You can choose from among Consumer-Driven and High Deductible plans that offer catastrophic risk protection

https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare

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How Medicare Works with Other Insurance

(7 days ago) WebInsurers must report health coverage changes to Medicare, but it can take some time before they appear in Medicare’s records If that happens, call the Benefits Coordination & Recovery Center toll-free at 1-855-798-2627 TTY users can call 1-855-797-2627 When you call, you’ll need to tell them: • Your name.

https://www.medicare.gov/publications/02179-how-medicare-works-with-other-insurance.pdf

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Understanding Your NDA (and When It Can Be Broken)

(2 days ago) WebSome NDAs illegally place restrictions on an employee’s ability to report misconduct to government agencies like the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) or the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

https://hbr.org/2024/05/understanding-your-nda-and-when-it-can-be-broken

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Your Rights Under HIPAA HHS.gov

(5 days ago) WebHealth Plans, including health insurance companies, HMOs, company health plans, and certain government programs that pay for health care, such as Medicare and Medicaid. Most Health Care Providers —those that conduct certain business electronically, such as electronically billing your health insurance—including most …

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-individuals/guidance-materials-for-consumers/index.html

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Healthcare Regulatory Check-Up Newsletter April 2024 Recap

(8 days ago) WebThis issue of McDermott’s Healthcare Regulatory Check-Up highlights regulatory activity for April 2024. We discuss several US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) agency actions, including the Calendar Year (CY) 2025 Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies released by the Centers for …

https://www.mwe.com/insights/healthcare-regulatory-check-up-newsletter-april-2024-recap/

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Healthcare & Insurance - OPM.gov

(1 days ago) WebWelcome to opm.gov. Healthcare & Benefits. OPM is here to help you find information on health and other insurance programs, including the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, and more.

https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/

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First New US Judgeships in Decades Gain Momentum in Congress

(2 days ago) WebLegislation to add judges to understaffed federal district courts is gaining momentum in Congress, as lawmakers face a narrow political window to expand trial courts before the November election. The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to consider bipartisan legislation next month that would authorize more than 60 new judgeships at …

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/first-new-us-judgeships-in-decades-gain-momentum-in-congress

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Northeast Information Office - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

(1 days ago) WebThe New York-Jersey City-White Plains, NY-NJ, division added 111,100 jobs, or 83 percent of the metropolitan area’s employment gain in the health care and social assistance sector. The 5.9-percent rise in the metropolitan area’s education and health services supersector compared to a 4.3-percent increase on the national level.

https://www.bls.gov/regions/northeast/news-release/2024/areaemployment_newyork_20240529.htm

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Healthcare : Compare 2024 Plans - OPM.gov

(3 days ago) WebHealthcare Compare 2024 Plans. The information contained in this comparison tool is not the official statement of benefits. Before making your final enrollment decision, always refer to the individual FEHB brochures. Each plan’s FEHB brochure is the official statement of benefits. If you decide to enroll, change health plans or plan options

https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/plan-information/compare-plans/

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