The NBPP describes benefit and payment parameters under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that apply for the 2022 benefit year.
Executive Order Issued to Strengthen the ACA
This executive order directs federal agencies to review and revise existing policies to determine whether they undermine the ACA. The order itself does not make any changes to existing regulations. As a result, the executive order’s specific impact will remain largely unclear until agencies can issue further guidance.
HHS Issues Proposed Changes to the HIPAA Privacy Rule
On Dec. 10, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a proposed rule that would make certain changes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule.
Proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2022
On Dec. 4, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published its proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2022. This proposed rule describes benefit and payment parameters under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that would apply for the 2022 benefit year.
Final Rule Provides Greater Flexibility for Grandfathered Plans
On Dec. 11, 2020, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS) and Treasury (Departments) announced a final rule that provides greater flexibility for grandfathered plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).