Legislative Brief: Employee Benefit Changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017
Category: Employee Benefits, Affordable Care Act, Legislative Brief
On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) (the “Bill”). The House and Senate Conference Committee provided a Policy Highlights of the major provisions of the Bill, and the Joint Committee on Taxation provided a lengthy explanation of the Bill.
Legislative Brief: House and Senate Pass Tax Reform Bill
Category: Employee Benefits, Affordable Care Act, Legislative Brief
On Dec. 20, 2017, the tax reform bill, called the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill is now expected to be signed into law by President Trump shortly.
Legislative Brief: HHS Issues HIPAA Cyber Attack Response Checklist
Category: Employee Benefits, Cyber Liability, Legislative Brief
OVERVIEW
Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), a covered entity that experiences a ransomware attack or other cyber-related security incident must take immediate steps to prevent or mitigate any impermissible release of protected health information (PHI).
