3 things you need to know about the feds’ new Obamacare guidance

By Jared Bilski

To usher in the new year, the feds’ wasted no time rolling out new guidance on the finer points of the health reform law: the 18th installment of its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Affordable Care Act implementation. And this FAQ guide covers quite a diverse range of benefits issues.
In FAQs about Affordable Care Act Implementation (Part XVIII) and Mental Health Parity Implementation, the DOL addresses questions about:

• the coverage of preventive services and limits on cost-sharing rules
• wellness programs, and
• the Mental Health Parity Act.

It also answers questions regarding expatriate plans and fixed indemnity insurance.
Here’s a breakdown of some of the FAQs most important clarifications for HR pros:

1. Wellness plans

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