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Termination of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and National Emergency

Update on issues affecting Taft-Hartley and Single Employer Plans

ByStephanie Peterson and Steven Lum
15 May 2023
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  • Over-the-counter and in-office tests
  • COVID-19 vaccines
  • Standalone telehealth benefits
  • Noncompliance relief for the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Reinstatement of deadlines applicable to benefit plans and participants
  • Communication and plan-related notices

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