Agencies Issue No Surprises Act and Transparency Rule FAQsOn Aug. 20, 2021, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Treasury (Departments) issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the implementation of the No Surprises Act and transparency provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA). Deferred Enforcement of Some RequirementsThe Departments will defer enforcement of the rules regarding:
Other GuidanceThe Departments plan to issue regulations on the interaction of the CAA and the transparency in coverage final rules as well as the provider directory and continuity of care requirements. Regulations may not be issued until after Jan. 1, 2022. Until then, plans and issuers are expected to use good faith, reasonable interpretations of the statute.
They do not expect to issue regulations on provisions prohibiting gag clauses or balance billing disclosure requirements. Plans and issuers are expected to use good faith, reasonable interpretations of the statutory requirements.
The Departments also provided an example of a plan or insurance identification card that would be compliant with the transparency requirements for those cards and clarified that grandfathered health plans are generally subject to the CAA’s requirements.
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Important Dates:Dec. 27, 2020
The CAA was signed into law.
Aug. 20, 2021
The Departments issued 12 FAQs regarding implementation of certain CAA provisions.
Jan. 1, 2022
Several CAA provisions are scheduled to take effect.
Due to the rapid implementation timeline, the Departments will defer enforcement of some provisions. |
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Agencies Issue No Surprises Act and Transparency Rule FAQs
September 1, 2021
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