New Executive Order Aims to Reduce Drug Costs by Aligning with Global Prices On May 12, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order (EO) that aims to bring the prices Americans pay for prescription drugs in line with those paid by similar nations. According to a White House fact sheet, the prices Americans [...]
HR&P Endorsed by the Texas Dental Association TDA Perks Program HR&P is proud to announce the recent endorsement by the Texas Dental Association (TDA) Perks Program. This recognition strengthens and affirms HR&P’s value to Texas dental practices. For over 25 years, HR&P’s personalized comprehensive services have been tailored to meet the unique needs of [...]
In the first months of his second term, President Donald Trump and his administration have issued executive orders (EOs) and policy changes that may have significant implications for employer-sponsored health plans. These initiatives include: An EO prioritizing increased health care price transparency and directing federal agencies to further implement and enforce transparency rules; An EO [...]
CMS Finalizes Revised Simplified Determination Method for 2026 Creditable Coverage Determinations On April 2, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its Employment Eligibility Verification form (Form I-9) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Privacy Notice in the form’s instructions to align with statutory language. The revised Form I-9 is dated [...]
Virginia Expands Noncompete Ban On March 24, 2025, Virginia amended its restrictive covenant law to prohibit employers from entering into noncompete agreements with employees who are eligible for overtime pay under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The amendment takes effect July 1, 2025. Background Currently, Virginia’s restrictive covenant law prohibits employers from [...]
Wyoming Enacts Noncompete Ban On March 19, 2025, Wyoming enacted a law banning contractual noncompete agreements in most circumstances. The law also includes specific requirements for physician noncompete agreements. The new law applies to contracts entered into on or after July 1, 2025. Overview of Noncompete Ban The new law bans all noncompete agreements [...]
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments on ACA’s Mandate for Free Preventive Care On April 21, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a pivotal legal dispute regarding the constitutionality of a key component of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) preventive care mandate. The Court’s decision in this case, Kennedy [...]
CMS Finalizes Revised Simplified Determination Method for 2026 Creditable Coverage Determinations The Trump administration has dropped a Biden-era proposal that would have allowed Medicare Part D prescription drug plans to cover medications for weight management. Drugs used for weight loss have been excluded from the definition of a covered Part D drug, regardless of [...]
CMS Finalizes Revised Simplified Determination Method for 2026 Creditable Coverage Determinations On April 7, 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued Final Part D Redesign Program Instructions for calendar year 2026. The instructions contain a detailed description of, and guidance related to, changes to the Medicare Part D benefit made by [...]
New Executive Order Seeks to Lower Drug Prices and Improve PBM Transparency On April 15, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order (EO) that directs his administration to take a wide range of actions to lower prescription drug prices for patients in the United States. Notably, the EO directs the U.S. Department of [...]
