It’s “go time” for changes required by Healthcare Reform! Linked below is our latest Burning Benefits Newsletter which discusses the timing of initial Healthcare Reform changes and provides:

• A checklist of required actions,

• A summary of new regulations on preventive services and appeals processes, and

• Model notices.

As you will see, many actions must be taken before your fall open enrollments. Also, notices should be sent to participants by November 1.

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has amended section 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act by adding a new subparagraph which permits nursing mothers to take reasonable breaks to express breast milk for a nursing child.