As one of the year's hottest topics, you have undoubtedly heard about the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA). While we at Bolton believe it brings great opportunities for health plans to own their data and make better healthcare purchasing decisions, not all parties embrace the CAA’…Continued

By Anirban Basu, Sage Policy GroupAt the heart of America’s rapid economic recovery from the pandemic and ability to fend off recession to date has been the American consumer. Retail sales expanded 7 percent in 2022 and are expected to rise 4-6 percent in 2023, according to the National Retail Fede…Continued

The end of the year is usually an extremely busy time for HR professionals. There’s a lot they must do in a relatively short time period to close out the year and prepare for the upcoming one. A smooth and effective year-end process can help ensure HR professionals comply with relevant laws and reg…Continued

Considerations for Labor Trustees on Pension Plans Exploring Conversions to Variable Annuity Pension PlansThe landscape of pension plans for labor unions and their members is evolving, with many multiemployer pension plans contemplating a shift from traditional defined benefit pension plans to vari…Continued

COVID-19 National Emergency Ends Sooner Than Previously AnnouncedOn April 10, 2023, President Biden signed a resolution ending the COVID-19 national emergency that had been in place since 2020. The Biden administration had previously announced a May 11, 2023, end date to both the national emergency…Continued

On March 17, 2023, the IRS released a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to address whether certain costs related to general health, nutrition and wellness are medical expenses that can be paid or reimbursed by a health savings account (HSA), health flexible spending account (FSA) or health r…Continued