Legal Update: Increased Civil Penalty Amounts for SBC, MSP, HIPAA Violations

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On Aug. 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a
final rule increasing key penalties affecting group health plans. HHS adjusts these penalty amounts for inflation each year to improve their effectiveness and maintain their deterrent effect. Because these penalties are substantial, employers with group health plans should periodically review their benefit plan administration protocols to ensure full compliance.

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