July 28, 2023
New FAQ Guidance on No Surprises Act and Transparency in Coverage
Recently, the Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services (the “Departments”) released new frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the No Surprises Act and the Transparency in Coverage final rules, giving employers more guidance and clarity around health plan out-of-network ...
July 25, 2023
Advocacy in Action | Member Cost Liability
A member reached out to the Purple Card because of a notice that she had received from her insurance company. It looked like they had shipped her $1,000+ medication and she had yet to provide authorization. Just as any person would be, she was concerned about being liable for the cost of the ...
July 18, 2023
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Gen Z: The Future of Work is Face-to-Face
Generation Z – people born between 1997 and 2012 – have had a difficult start to their career. The COVID-19 pandemic rocked the world just as these workers joined the workforce. Instead of “suiting up” for the office, many started their careers from home or in a hybrid structure. Many have ...
July 14, 2023
Advocacy in Action | Dental Bill Assistance
A member contacted Purple Card about a billing and refund issue she was having with a dental office. Her husband had received dental treatment and services. At the time of the visit, the dental provider asked him to pay $433 for the services. The dental office filed the claim with the dental ...
July 11, 2023
Workplace Culture | ChatGTP: How to Set AI Parameters at Work
ChatGPT is revolutionizing online search technology and transforming many business processes. The tool enables users to enter a query and receive a detailed response, taking context and intent into account. Many companies (Morgan Stanley, Stripe, and PwC) are working to leverage this ...
July 5, 2023
DHS Terminates I-9 Form Remote Option Flexibility
For employers that remotely verified I-9 forms during the pandemic, the deadline for completing in-person verification is fast approaching. As background, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had provided additional flexibility due to COVID-19 to review I-9 documentation remotely and had ...
July 4, 2023
Dear HR Manager from Big Idea
Dear HR Manager, My team’s workload has increased exponentially, and we need a dedicated project manager. I want to propose a new position, but also want to be the person in that role. How do I pitch this big idea to my boss? – Big Idea Dear Big Idea, The best way to prepare for...
July 4, 2023
Compliance Recap | June 2023
June is preparation time for employers with self-funded plans and HRAs. The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee will be due for those plans on July 31. Self-insured non-federal governmental health plans can no longer opt out of the MHPAEA, and COVID-19 Form I-9 ...
June 16, 2023
2023 The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Fee
What is a PCORI Fee? The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee, which is also referred to as the Comparative Effectiveness Fee, initially applied from 2012 to 2019. However, in December 2019, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 extended the fee to 2029. The fee ...
June 14, 2023
Advocacy in Action | In Network Status for Inpatient Treatment
Imagine, your child is having severe mental health issues. You can’t help so you have to send them to an inpatient facility to get the help that they need and deserve. Then, the facility claims to be out of network. Claims are being denied and the facility tries to bill you thousands of dollars ...
