June 21, 2013 Legislative Update Affordable Care Act Question of the Week: Wellness Incentive The “Question of the Week” gives you answers to frequently asked questions regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This week, we are featuring a question about the recent Wellness Incentive final rule. Q: Has the final rule been released on Wellness Incentive increases? A. Yes. On May 29, 2013, the U.S. Departments of Health & Human Services (HHS), Labor and the Treasury issued final rules on nondiscriminatory wellness programs in group health coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The rules address both health-contingent and participatory wellness programs. Group health plans and all health insurance issuers must comply with the final rules for plan/policy years starting on or after Jan. 1, 2014. Read more details in the May 30 News Alert. |