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Compliant with Alliant
by Alliant Employee Benefits
Insights on the ever-changing world of employee benefits compliance and what employers need to know.
Episodes
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What Does PBM Reform Mean for Your Plan (Hint Think Fiduciary Duties)?
Join the Alliant EB Compliance team for a discussion of what the latest PBM reforms mean for your plan, including the DOL proposed rule on PBM disclosures, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2026 PBM reforms, the FTC litigation against 3 major PBMs, and what to do about state PBM reform laws.
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What the Heck is Happening with HIPAA?
Join the Alliant Employee Benefits Compliance team to discuss the fast-approaching deadline to update the HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, including a brief review of the HIPAA 2024 Final Privacy Rule and, specifically, which components of that Rule were vacated by a court decision, which...
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It’s Okay, It’s an HRA! Compliance Issues with Direct to Consumer GLP-1 Strategies
Join the Alliant EB Compliance team to discuss the latest trend in employer-provided GLP-1 coverage—the direct to consumer approach. Here we discuss the common structure of these programs and the compliance implications when an employer plan sponsor excludes coverage for these drugs under the…
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A Trump Second Term: Possible Group Health Plan Implications
Join our benefits compliance attorneys to discuss the election results, potential regulatory changes in the short term, and policy priorities that could impact group health plans.
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Preventive Care (ACA) and Preventive Care (HDHP): How They Differ and What the Latest Guidance Means
Join Alliant's benefits compliance attorneys for the latest guidance on preventive requirements, including birth control, breast cancer screenings, and diabetes-related care.
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A Numbers Game: How the Internal Revenue Code Impacts Your Plan and Avoiding Problem Plan Designs
Join our compliance attorneys to discuss key provisions of the Internal Revenue Code that impact your group health plan and how to identify plan designs that could create risk and run afoul of the Code.
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Tightening Your Belt on Obesity Drugs: Compliance Best Practices and Pitfalls
Many employers are considering covering GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, but the costs associated with this coverage can be extensive. Join Alliant’s employee benefits compliance team for a robust discussion on how to cover GLP-1 drugs without breaking the bank or the law.
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Litigation Impacting Group Health Plans: Chevron and More
From the Johnson & Johnson fiduciary breach to the Affordable Care Act preventive care mandate, to the Supreme Court’s decision overruling prior precedent in a case commonly known as Chevron—this year has been a busy one for court cases impacting group health plans. In this episode, Alliant’s...
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Phonetical Fun, Pharmacy, and Fiduciary (Duties)
Join us for a special edition of Compliant with Alliant where our Compliance and Pharmacy practices team up to share some thoughts about the class action complaint filed against Johnson & Johnson. We'll go over what to consider as you evaluate not just your pharmacy benefits, but your benefit…
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Scattergories Letter G
This episode is brought to you by the letter G! Listen as our employee benefits compliance experts discuss a number of hot topics including gender affirming surgery, gene therapy drugs, and gag clause attestations. Also, stick around for a health and welfare plan litigation update.
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What the End of the National and Public Health Emergencies Means for Group Health Plans
Earlier this year, the Biden Administration announced the end of the National and Public Health Emergencies effective May 11, 2023. Each of these emergency declarations created significant relief in terms of plan coverage and deadline extensions. Join our compliance attorneys as they go over what...
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New Pharmacy Reporting Requirements: What to Do Now
This episode covers the new pharmacy and healthcare spending reporting requirements. Alliant's compliance experts discuss challenges to be aware of, employer action items, and Alliant support solutions.
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New Broker Disclosure Requirements for ERISA Group Health Plans
This episode is all about broker/consultant disclosures! Join Alliant’s compliance experts as they discuss these new requirements for ERISA covered group health plans and what Alliant is doing to comply and support your ERISA plan compliance.
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Designing a Compliant Fertility Benefit
Listen as Alliant's compliance experts go over how to avoid sneaky compliance pitfalls when designing a fertility benefit. Spoiler alert: It's really simple! Certain tax implications and what to look for in a vendor partner is also discussed.
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Compliance Issues in Telemedicine and Other Plan Supplements
Join Alliant's compliance attorneys as they parse out compliance issues and best practices when engaging vendors for remote care and benefit plan supplements (telemedicine, concierge care, etc.).
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What’s the Deal with DCAPs?
Compliant with Alliant: What’s the Deal with DCAPs? Join our compliance attorneys as they parse out confusing issues with dependent care assistance programs (DCAPs) and what the new $10,500 exclusion limit means in conjunction with the Appropriations Act guidance on grace periods and carryovers.
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American Rescue Plan Act & COBRA Subsidy
Join Alliant's compliance experts for a discussion of the American Rescue Plan Act and provisions impacting employers and group health plans, specifically the 100% COBRA subsidy and new COBRA election opportunities, increase in the DCAP limit, and FFCRA tax credit extension.
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EEOC Proposed Wellness Plan Rules under the ADA
Listen in as Alliant's employee benefits compliance consultants discuss the latest proposed rules around wellness plan incentives under the ADA and how your wellness plan may need to adjust when, and if, these regulations become final.
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Appropriations Act Part 2 - 2022 and Beyond
The Appropriations Act includes key group health plan transparency requirements and protections against surprise billing. Join Alliant's employee benefits compliance consultants to discuss these and other transparency requirements that directly impact group health plans as early as January 1, 2022.
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Appropriations Act Part 1 - In the Short Term
Join Alliant's Compliance Consultants for a discussion of the Appropriations Act and its impact on health flexible spending accounts, mental health parity rules, and pharmacy benefit plans.
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COVID Premium Credits and Rebates
Join our on-staff attorneys for a practical discussion on how to handle the COVID-related insurance premium rebates or credits. Learn what rules apply and how this process various from the medical loss ratio (MLR) rules and rebates.
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Return to Work Benefit Plan Implications & Leave Mandates
Employees returning to work after furlough or unpaid leave inevitably create benefit plan and leave administration challenges. Join our employee benefits attorneys for a discussion of the rules and how to administer them in a compliant fashion as you bring benefits eligible employees back to work.
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Return to Work - Compliance Issues
Join Alliant Employee Benefits for a discussion on Return to Work Compliance Issues including employee testing, privacy issues, and employees reluctant to return to work. Learn why reimbursement of testing through the benefit plan can create compliance issues for your return to work approach.
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Employer Tax Credits Available Under FFCRA & CARES Act
Join Alliant's compliance team for a discussion about the tax credits available under the FFCRA & CARES Act. They review the process for claiming those credits for employers that provide paid sick leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and those keeping employees on payroll, even...
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FFCRA Regulations, Clarifications, and Changes
Join Alliant’s on-staff compliance attorneys for a review of the FFCRA regulations, as well as several clarifications and changes on key topics such as use of PTO, eligible employee, and small employer exemption.
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Cost Containment and Permitted Carrier Changes
Join our dynamic employee benefits attorneys as they tackle compliance issues with cost containment measures such as changing employer contributions to premium and account-based plans.
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CARES Act, DOL Guidance on FMLA Expansion and Paid Sick Leave Provisions
Join Kristine Blanco, Director of Employee Benefits Compliance and Diana Craig, an Alliant compliance attorney, as they discuss the CARES Act (stimulus package), important DOL guidance on the FMLA expansion and paid sick leave provisions.
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Furloughs COBRA and WARN Act Implications
Listen in as our on-staff compliance attorneys discuss the unfortunate new reality of furloughs as well as employment law issues, COBRA, WARN Act implications and more.
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Practical Implications of the Families First Coronavirus Act
Listen in as two of our on-staff compliance consultants dive into the practical implications of the Families First Coronavirus Act (FFCA). Gain answers to common and complex questions to the granular issues employers are now facing.
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Alliant Podcast Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Learn Alliant's perspective on the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act and its impact on employers, issues related to benefits during layoffs or furloughs, and more.
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Medicare Series Part 2 - Secondary Payer Rules
Join our on-staff employee benefits attorneys for a look at Medicare Secondary Payer Rules. Learn which plans pay first, what an employer is prohibited from doing, and more during this informative episode.
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Medicare Series Part 1 - How it Works with COBRA
An employee’s eligibility for Medicare can create a number of compliance issues. If you have a high population of Medicare-age employees or retirees, you’ll want to listen in.
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ERISA Plan Document Requirements
Join our on-staff attorneys as they take a look at ERISA Plan Document Requirements and provide some best practices that you don't want to miss.
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Controlled Groups and Why You Care
Controlled Group rules add another layer of complexity to employee benefits compliance. Learn why you need to know what they are, the numerous parties that need to weigh in, and much more.
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Administration Changing Position on ACA
Alliant's on-staff attorneys discuss the Administration's surprising new position on invalidating the entire ACA. Learn what's happening and what's anticipated.
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Developments in Single Payer Individual Mandate
Learn the latest developments on the Single Payer landscape and Individual Mandates by state.
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Healthcare Delivery Model Compliance Issues
Healthcare delivery models like telemedicine and concierge care make sense for employers, but come with compliance strings attached.
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Proposed Regulations Employers to Pay Individual Insurance with HRA
Newly proposed regulations allow employers to pay for employees' individual market coverage with HRAs. Gain a better understanding of the regulations and learn what provisions you'll need to pay close attention to.
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Alliant Podcast Paid FML
In this episode of our Compliant with Alliant podcast series, our compliance attorneys discuss the impending Washington state mandate and revisit provisions for New York and California. They also review the key components of each state’s requirement and address common pain points for employers.…
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Merger & Acquisitions: What's Happening with My Benefits Plan?
If your business is considering a reorganization or consolidation, catch this informative session with two of our employee benefits compliance attorneys on the benefit plan issues that you'll want to pay attention to.
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Wellness Plan Design in Light of Pending Litigation
Join the Alliant Employee Benefits Compliance team as they discuss a hot employee benefits topic, wellness plan designs in light of recent litigation. Learn what’s changed, what’s permissible, and what your organization may need to watch for.
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Plan Affordability Under Pay or Play
Join our employee benefits compliance attorneys as they take employers into plan affordability under Pay or Play. Employers learn the new IRS affordability thresholds, what they mean for your benefits plans, along with affordability safe harbors and impacts to ACA reporting. Employers also walk...
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Pay or Play Penalties and IRS Activities
In this episode, our Compliance Attorneys review what causes penalty assessments and what employers can do to avoid them. You’ll learn how the IRS is handling employer responses to penalty assessments, how to respond to an assessment, and what you can expect to see over the coming months.
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Healthcare Reform's Roller Coaster Ride
In this episode of the Compliant with Alliant podcast series, our on-staff attorneys provide their perspectives on the latest developments. Listen in as they discuss the contraceptive coverage mandate, the President’s executive order on healthcare, and more.
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Best Practices for a Smooth HSA/HDHP Implementation
Health Savings Accounts continue to increase in popularity, but compliance can be tricky. This Compliant with Alliant Podcast reviews best practices.
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Repeal & Replace Issues with Eligibility and LOA
This Compliant with Alliant Podcast tackles one of the most challenging benefits administration issues — benefits eligibility and leaves of absence under the ACA and other laws.
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