Monthly Archives: June 2013

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FINAL REGULATIONS ISSUED FOR WELLNESS PROGRAMS PERMITTED UNDER AFFORDABLE CARE ACT

By: Alan M. Levy A major element of the Affordable Care Act (the “ACA,” a/k/a “Obamacare”) is the prohibition against denying coverage due to a pre- existing condition or otherwise discriminating in coverage, premium cost, or benefits because of an individual’s health condition. “Wellness programs” typically seek to incentivize a healthy lifestyle by rewarding organized […]

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THE JOINT FINANCE COMMITTEE PASSES SUBSTANTIAL PRO-EMPLOYER CHANGES TO WISCONSIN’S UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE LAW, WHICH ARE NOW PART OF THE PROPOSED 2013– 2015 BUDGET BILL.

By: Daniel Finerty The 2013 – 2015 Biennial Budget bill currently in front of the Joint Financial Committee now includes Motion #506, which was passed yesterday by a vote of 12 – 4. Motion #506 contains a number of substantial amendments to the provisions of Wisconsin’s unemployment insurance (“UI”) law that are commonly cited by […]

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