Cammayo's Compliance Talk

On this episode of Ask Michelle, Michelle dives into the details of how the expiring Public Health Emergency (PHE) will impact group health coverage and what the outbreak period end date means for Joint Notice extended deadlines related to Cobra. Michelle also addresses listeners' questions on Medicaid redetermination requirements and whether the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) Pay or Play rules require employers to offer coverage to seasonal employees.

Curious about a compliance issue? Submit your questions to [email protected] and Michelle will answer them on the next episode. 

On this episode of Ask Michelle, Michelle updates attendees on when the Public Health Emergency (PHE) will end, the return of Medicaid/ Medi-Cal eligibility reviews and this year’s RX cost reporting. Michelle answered your questions regarding how your organization can apply for the California SPSL grant, and what group health plan coverage will be affected when the PHE expires. 

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On this installment of Ask Michelle, Michelle updates attendees on the Mineral resources available regarding state FMLA laws, Washington's LTC program, and when to use the ACA line 14 code 1A. Michelle answered your questions regarding K-1 partners participating in an FSA, New York's Overage Dependent Law and pay scale transparency with internal employees.

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In this installment of Ask Michelle, Michelle updates attendees on upcoming compliance deadlines and programs, including the expiring HSA no-cost/ low-cost telehealth relief and what to expect in 2023 for the Public Health Emergency (PHE) order. Michelle answered your questions regarding Section 125, Colorado's paid family and medical leave, and pay data reporting.

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On this episode of Ask Michelle, Michelle is joined by Kathy Krul-Manor and Larry Comp to update attendees on the importance of California's new pay transparency law and the regulations organizations must follow. Michelle answered your questions regarding how to address pay gaps, requirements for employees outside of California, and penalties for not disclosing pay information.

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On this episode of Ask Michelle, Michelle polls attendees on the new California transparency law and discusses big updates including, 2023 FSA limits and the fix for the ACA "family glitch." Michelle answered your questions regarding requirements for labor law posters with remote workers, specifications determining a qualifying event, life insurance conversions, and handling FSA deductions during a termination.

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On this episode of Ask Michelle, Michelle updates attendees on upcoming compliance deadlines and programs, including MLR rebates, open enrollment regulations and the BCBSA class action lawsuit. Michelle answered your questions regarding when to deduct voluntary life premiums, deduction types for Aflac policies, and handling FSA maximums for new hires.  

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Michelle explores how newly passed federal regulations may significantly increase healthcare cost transparency, as well as impact OSHA guidelines due to relaxed COVID-19 restrictions. Michelle included updates regarding the rise of medical renewals, and answered your questions around domestic partner healthcare regulations, employers ability to pay for Medicare premiums, and FMLA regulations to terminate coverage. 

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On this episode of Ask Michelle, Michelle is joined by IMA's Employee Benefits Compliance Attorney, Craig Truitt, to discuss how employers can boost employee retention and recruitment, including ways to expand benefits impacted by the Dobbs decision. Michelle answered your questions regarding legal rules associated with employee relocation, terminating benefits for extended medical leave, and qualifying payment alternatives for domestic partner premiums.  

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Join Michelle Cammayo as she covers several pertinent topics surrounding return to work efforts in this edition of Compliance Talk. Now that mask mandates are in flux, what are employers supposed to do as employees make their way back into the office? Michelle provides input on this topic as well as the latest news regarding COBRA subsidies—specific to the American Rescue Plan Act. You’ll also hear about the latest news regarding the Blue Cross Blue Shield settlement and what employers should do regarding claims. Tune in, listen and stay compliant with Michelle.