GAG CLAUSE ATTESTATION

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As we approach December, the impending arrival of Santa Claus is no doubt dominating discussions in many households.  However, there is another, perhaps lesser known, “clause”-related item that health plan sponsors need to keep top of mind in the coming month. 

Specifically, as discussed in our blog found here, health plan sponsors must remember…

On February 23, 2023, the Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services (the “Departments”) issued new guidance (in the form of FAQs) implementing the No Surprises Act’s prohibition on “gag clauses” in agreements between health plans and service providers.  While the attestation requirement has been effective since December 27, 2020, the Departments had…