IVF Coverage Law starts January 2020 in NY
The New York Assembly passed a law compelling large group plans (more than 100) to offer In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). The IVF coverage law provides that large group plans offer 3 rounds of IVF. Additionally, the law mandates fertility preservation services for all plans, such as egg or sperm freezing, for members whose medical treatment […]
Wage and Salary History Prohibited in New York
We previously posted that salary history inquiries were prohibited in New York City. This is now the case throughout the State. The new law takes effect on January 6, 2020. Key Components of the Salary History Law are that no employer shall: Rely on the wage or salary history of an applicant in determining whether […]
Cadillac Tax Delayed until 2022
Delayed Again but Not Repealed The recent government funding bill included a provision to delay the Cadillac Tax further. The tax is a 40% excise tax on plans with value over certain indexed thresholds. The stopgap funding bill also amends other tax provisions that were part of the Affordable Care Act, such as delaying the […]
