Tobacco compliance has gotten a little more interesting. The basics remain the same; I’ve blogged about this delightful topic most recently here and here. What’s fascinating is the trend I’ve noticed recently among city and state ordinance that discourages use of tobacco differentials. Tobacco differentials generally can remain in place for fully insured group plans… [Read More]
Not All Wellness Compliance Is Eliminated This Year
It’s 2019 – what an appropriate time to recap wellness compliance! The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) officially announced in December 2018 that it would get rid of the wellness incentive “voluntariness” guidance effective January 1, 2019. What this means for incentives in wellness and how they comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)… [Read More]
